176 THE AMERICAN HUNTING DOG 



AIREDALE AS A WATCH DOG 



Will yoTi kindly recommend a breed of dog for 



general pal around a farm and for watchdog. I 



want one that will get up and fight a little at 



night, if necessary. If possible, would like to get 



a dog that would go along to the duck blinds and 



could be taught to retrieve. Have been thinking 



of getting one of the larger type Airedales, but 



would like your advice. 



E. Gr. Harwood, 



Ans. — The Airedale would be the ideal breed for 

 this purpose, as he is a natural fighter, watchdog 

 and water dog and learns easily to retrieve. 



A GOOD DOG FOR THE CHILDREN 



1. What kind and where would you advise a 

 young man buying a pet dog that can get along 

 with children, but need be no hunting dog. 



2. I never had a dog and would like to know 

 when to buy? Should young or old dog be bought! 



3. How large a place should dog have? 



4. How warm should place be kept in winter. 



Cykil. C. Bobione. 



Ans. — 1. Get an Airedale from any good 

 breeder. 



