88 THE AIREDALE 



case of real need he is powerless to give active 

 defense of himself or his friends. The watch-dog 

 ought not to have his big, heavy meal at night, or 

 he will go to sleep and snore peacefully till cock 

 crow, while if fed but lightly, he will rest in a 

 series of cat naps, if a dog can do that. 



The Airedale is more practically useful than 

 any other breed of dog. He can do more things 

 better than any other variety. It is this eminent 

 utility of his that has been one of the greatest 

 factors in his success, but he would never have 

 become so widely popular with men, women, and 

 children of all classes had it not been that behind 

 his usefulness there is sterling character and good 

 disposition. 



