California Dog Hiking Danger
California Dog Hiking Danger – In the Danger Zone
Today about 10:30AM at Mission Trails Regional Park I saw the third rattlesnake for this year. Hiking with my two Airedale Terriers here in San Diego, seeing rattlesnakes on the trails is common. The first on I saw was on the Barker Way Trail on Cowles Mountain, the second one was on the walking path around Lake Murray. So, today’s sighting was not unexpected. But, today, I made an almost fatal mistake that could have taken out one or both of my dogs. Read more 
San Diego Airedales
San Diego Airedales at play.
Teddy – “Annie do you want to play?” Annie – “No!”
San Diego Airedales
Airedales are truly one of a kind! Yes, the Airedale Terriers are lovely-natured charismatic dogs and really affectionate too! Plus, the Airedale is VERY smart and fun loving! Read more
Airedale Terrier Hike in 360°
San Diego Airedale Terrier Hike 360°
The video was taken with a Insta360 OneX camera. My two larger Airedales Annie and Teddy at the San Diego river where it goes through Mission Trails Regional Park. Read more
Airedale Terrier DNA Testing
Airedale Terrier DNA Testing
Well I’m sure we’re all familiar with the DNA testing to determine one’s heritage and where your forbearers originated from.
Larger Airedale Terriers
But, also the fact is that for certain groups DNA test can also determine whether you have the genes for certain specific diseases. For the general public the tests that are widely available are just for determining lineage.
Now you might be asking yourself where my going with this, and I just wanted to say for dogs especially specific purebred dogs, there’s a big enough database to be pretty accurate in not only determining the lineage but also being very precise in determining whether your pet carries a specific gene for certain breed-specific ailments.
With the AKC registered dogs, there’s not much that can be gained from a DNA test just for lineage. This is because the AKC gives you a certificate when your dog is registered showing you the exact lineage of your pet. But, with that said there are several companies that also test for breed-specific ailments.
Airedale Terrier Coronado Sunset
Airedale Terrier Coronado Sunset
This is mid-January 2020 on Coronado Island just behind the Hotel Del. Annie and Teddy are both larger Airedale Terriers, and with Teddy being just nine months old, it’s his first time to see the beach or the ocean.
What would you do to protect your Airedale Terrier?
I try to take my two Airedale terriers out on a hike, park, walk in town and around town, at least six days a week.
Keeping in mind the Boy Scout’s saying of being prepared, and having had a few close calls and one actual attack on my prior Airedale Terrier, I try to be prepared to protect my dogs should the unexpected occur.
On yesterday’s hike with Annie and Teddy as we were going up the Cowles Mountain trail, a guy was coming down with his large dog off leash. As he got to about 10 feet from us he grabbed his dogs collar and hung on to it as we passed each other. Then, when he was a little farther down the trail I looked back and saw he released his dog again, as they were continuing down the trail. Read more
Large Airedale Puppy
Large Airedale Puppy – Oorang Airedales
Teddy is about eight months old and weights 73.5 pounds. Annie is approximately 5.5 years old and also from a line of larger Airedales. Read more
Airedale Terrier Popularity
Airedale Terrier Popularity
San Diego larger Airedale Terriers Annie & Teddy
This is an update on the popularity of this site, our Youtube rankings and our Facebook activity.
Thanks to all my readers, subscribers and Airedale Terrier friends. Read more
Southern California Airedale Terriers
Southern California Airedale Terriers – Hiking Cowles Mountain
My two larger Airedale Terriers, Annie and Teddy at the summit of Cowles Mountain in San Diego.
The Barker Way trail is the best to use with dogs. Read more
Dog pig ear treats recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
Dog treats recalled
California Airedale Terriers at off-leash dog park.
The FDA says the Salmonella discovered in pig ear treats can infect people — either from handling the treats or directly from your dog once he’s become ill. Read more
