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Aug

Not Available – Retirement for Verity

(Placed within 24 hours of posting) Verity is now living in Cincinnati with a retired lady who has had our Airedales for the last 40 years–Now that is family!

Verity, just turned 6 years, is a sweet girl, spayed and ready for her very own house and people. Fresh Photo To Be Posted SOON!

You can look up the life story of Verity from when she was born–Her father is CH Seneca Ochoco Pete UDX or PETE, with his whole life history here. We have a whole history of her mother, CH Seneca Ariana Temperance or TEMPE here too, which is told on the night of Verity’s birth.

Verity is blessed with an extremely red and black coat and low maintenance wiry texture, and she has her own page too, here for VERITY. One question we get is Why? Well, we have five Airedales, always house dogs, and would like to travel more in the future. If we can find the right situation for Verity while getting all the undivided attention, I think that she’ll be so very happy! She’s great now with getting one-fifth of my attention, so would that make her five times happier? It boggles the mind!

Our puppies are $1800, so Verity is $900 with all her vet work done until the next due dates on her vaccinations. She does best on Dr. Gary’s Best Breed Pet Foods – Grain Free Salmon formula. Her hips are OFA Good and the vet just gave her a clean bill of health after her spay was completed.

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004.

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Adult Airedales

Jun

Hello, World!

We have a way of welcoming a litter of Airedales here at Seneca, honed over 40 years: the traditional maternity bath and haircut, buffing and rounding mom’s nails; cleaning the nursery area and setting up the whelping box with a lamp for warmth, warm fuzzy covering and newspaper, a capacious container of water for late night drinks….then the ribboning from my *extensive* ribbon collection and weighing each puppy as it arrives, all in order chronologically.

Vega threw all that out when she decided to have her puppies a bit earlier than expected Wednesday, June 3rd. I know. I was expecting the weekend and had cleared my work calendar for it.

So I had given Vega her maternity bath on Tuesday and set aside Wednesday for the trim and to put the finishing touches on setting up her whelping area. Vega had eaten a hearty supper Tuesday night which dogs generally don’t do if they are going into labor…..during the night, right by my bed, she did a very short period of scratching as though to get more comfortable, but nowhere near the level of a dog with the first labor pains.

Wednesday morning I left Vega outside to do her business while I went to get her water and finish laying her blue fuzzy rug. She was just walking about as usual. When I went out to get her, I found a puppy outside at her feet! So, if you could have seen me dashing about, grabbing a towel for little boy Blue, ushering in Vega to her special corner and grabbing MORE towels for the immediate next arrival, and the next, and the next….CRAZY!

So here she is as soon as she finished with producing 8 puppies, all done by 4:30 pm! Shown in no particular order….without birth weights but all are solid, healthy and gaining weight very well!

Two days later, ribbons in place, Vega finished with trim, all in order!

Our boys are Blue, Green, Purple, and Silver. Our girls are Teal, Scarlet, Yellow, and Coral.

June 18, 2020 – Only 2 weeks (! really !) and so big that Mom needs help with feeding them. The are graduated early into messy eating of our patented milk supplement and frozen Bil-Jac, so it’s a Double Graduation Day!

July 12, 2020 – 5 1/2 weeks old and we are well into the piranha stage….The next two weeks are going to be fun/interesting/cute…..OUCH!

We have so many reservations that we cannot accept any additional deposits. We plan for litter in fall, possibly due September 10, 2020.

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-808-1285. We can also be found on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Puppies 2020

Airedales/AKC/champion/puppies

May

Summer Dales!

We expect puppies about June 7th. While we wait, please browse our history and earlier posts recommending books to prepare for your new puppy. We can also introduce you to the family–starting with the dad’s side!

Earlier this year, I traveled to Massachusetts to visit Stirling Airedales who is captained by Susan Rodgers, who started her Airedales in the 1950’s. You can read more about the story of the trip here.

While I was there, I met “Marcus” and was greatly impressed by him. He finished his titled during the most competitive weekend of the year at our annual National Specialty at Montgomery County Kennel Club! At that time, I hoped to return in a few months and bring Vega with me to breed to Marcus. (At the time, I was there with Merci for Champion Stirling Wildside Mighty Monty, resulting in our April litter.

So then, fast forward to April and we find that there are travel bans in effect and the return trip to MA is not possible. As you know, an Airedale who begins the biological process for breeding cannot be delayed, postponed, or reasoned with! I began to search and research with a time deadline of 10 days to figure it out–and found an excellent choice!

The sire is Am Champion BAJANAIRE AIRERUN SOUND THE TRUMPET OFA AT-5903G28M-VPI and OFA Good. “Gabriel” is a finished son of an well known east coast dog, Am. Can. Ch. Stirling Walk on the Wildside “Marcus” OFA AT-5537E31M-PI and OFA Excellent). His mother is CH Bajanaire Like A Bleu Aire Rose “Rosie” OFA AT-5496G25F-VPI and OFA Good). Gabe is in the large pic plus gaiting in the ring and his sire, Marcus, on the bottom center, dam, Rosie, on the bottom right. Gabe lives in NE Ohio, luckily for us due to the travel bans and quarantine.

The dam is our “Vega” (Seneca Vega Harp Star OFA AT-5709G25F-VPI and OFA Good), a daughter of Ch. Darbywood’s Baraboo of Singing Hills, National Specialty winner. Vega has generations of working German lines on the maternal side. I will feature Vega and her family in the next post.

Naturally, we can’t tell what sexes or how many puppies are on the way as yet. It will be early August before we have any puppies old enough to travel.

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004. We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Apr

Eight Is Great!

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The Textual Airedale….

While we are letting the puppies grow, there are a few good ways to prepare for their arrival. Read a book or three; in my opinion, no single book gets it entirely right so it’s best to get more than one viewpoint.

My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. I’ve been told the paper version with the DVD is better than the Kindle e-book but I will leave that up to your preference. The same authors also wrote Good Owners, Great Dogs Paperback by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. Their advice to be “fun, fair, and firm” is on target for a terrier!

Here’s a sweet little guy showing how he can now look back at you!

But it is so-o-o-o-o-o hard to keep your eyes open when you’ve had a hard day of nursing from Mom and growing all those joints and muscles and organs and then more skin to cover it all and bigger feet to carry it all, and then start all over again! I can tell you, it’s pretty exhausting!

My personal favorite breed book is the 1978 third edition of **The New Complete Airedale Terrier** by Gladys Brown Edwards. This is a vintage book but I’ve not seen any newer books that really cover *everything* this well.

They graduated into a bigger space–Now eating puppy food several times a day, too!

Still sleeping most of the time–they *love* their fleecy blanket very much!

We plan to do our aptitude evaluation on Memorial Day weekend. Our winter puppies will be old enough to travel starting May 26th and thereafter.

Due to unpleasant experiences in the past, please prepare to bring cash on the day of pick up. At the time that you pick up your puppy, we ask for cash unless you have prepaid with enough time (about 2 weeks) to verify your personal check. We’re sorry that we are so old-fashioned that we prefer not to do digital money transfers.

We don’t rush them out the door but we would like them to all be with their new families by June 10th. Puppies want to make a strong attachment to their new families at this age! At this early stage, a deposit is like a reservation at a restaurant–we guarantee you a table, but we’re not sure which one just yet. 😉

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004 We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Apr

Eight–The Number of Balance

April 1…day 58 of gestation….nothing….

April 2…day 59 of gestation…Merci skipped dinner….I’m worried she will start without me during the night, so I sleep lightly with many checks on her…nothing.

April 3…day 60…Merci woke me with scratching and paper shredding at 2:30 am but then eats her dinner from the night before between 3 am and 6 am sometime, then eats her regular breakfast at 7:30 am. Hmmmm, mixed messages here. Then skips dinner again and won’t eat. Shreds paper later that night from 10 to about midnight, then settles to sleep for the small hours of the morning. I’m glad *she* can sleep; I’m wide-eyed.

April 4…day 61…woke me again with scratching and paper shredding at 2:30 am, settles and resumes shredding/scratching from 4 through 5 am. Ask me how I know….yep, I’m up a lot! Settles and goes back to sleep–she sleeps most of the morning.

Meanwhile, I’m looking like Night of The Living Dead with the lack of sleep for the full week I’ve been having with her! I took a nap about noon and stole a couple hours of shut-eye while I could.

About 2:30 or 3 pm on Saturday afternoon, Merci actually shows signs of imminent birthing! If she was going to do a daytime whelping, she shouldn’t have kept me up so many nights!!! <sigh> C’est la vie. After much stomping, scratching, circling, and several tours outside with nothing much to do out there….oh, I meant Merci, not me….

__3:40 pm 10.5 oz male ribbon: Blue
__5:23 pm 6.0 oz male ribbon: Gold
__6:10 pm 10.3 oz female ribbon: Pink
__7:15 pm 6.4 oz female ribbon: Coral
__7:30 pm 5.3 oz female ribbon: Green
__8:09 pm 10.6 oz male ribbon: Purple
__8:51 pm 11.5 oz male ribbon: Orange
- …and on April 5th in the small hours…
__1:30 am 11.0 oz male ribbon: Red

Photo taken at 8:22 pm with #6, purple ribbon, still damp from birthing–yes, he crawled up there himself!

In numerology, the number 8 represents the search for a balance between physical, mental, and spiritual being. How appropriate that is during this time of social distancing and the lack of such simple contacts such as handshakes, hugs, and human touch. These eight small lives are precious, balancing influences on us, individually and together–stay sane, stay healthy, and take this all as an opportunity to grow. I know these little ones are!

Here’s our crew on fresh bedding…wait 10 minutes and it won’t be fresh….more laundry!

Then the laundry to be done, so far three different loads of blue newborn rugs, birthing towels, bathing wash clothes, and assorted fabrics that come in contact with the puppies. Giving birth is messy, so wipe downs must be done with non-toxic natural products and rinsing anyway, just to be safe. Soon, Merci will get a post natal bath, which she most richly deserves! It takes a little work to get these neat, clean pics!

OK, I’m tired but I’ll be up every three hours during the night for the first 10 days or so, just make sure that no puppy is off in a corner somewhere or slipped under the blue rug, or on the wrong side of Merci (there’s no way to get milk from her backbone!) or any of the other of a hundred creative ways a blind and deaf newborn can get lost in a 38″ x 38″ box!

In the early stages, a deposit is like a reservation at a restaurant–we guarantee you a table, but we’re not sure which one just yet. 😉 Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-808-1285. We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Mar

On being a little bit pregnant….

Merci is in her final week of pregnancy and it shows!

First, let us introduce the sire of this litter, from the East Coast and, lucky for us, on being able to drive to MA before the Covid-19 travel bans took effect: Champion Stirling Wildside Mighty Monty AKC #RN26049402 Hip certification Good, OFA AT-5798G58M-VPI

“Monty” is a very red dog with red grizzle saddle. His crispy hard colorful coat promises easy maintenance for owners of his puppies. Personality, good looks are characteristics of the many years and generations of breeding for which Susan Rogers and Stirling Airedales are known. “Wildside” represents Thomas and Jeannie Dilworth. An interview with Susan is available here, starting with her family and Airedales beginning in 1912!

Merci is thriving and grows larger each day and is now eating 4 small meals a day, based on the Best Breed Salmon diet. We have set up the whelping box with a special absorbent warm mat designed for newborns, safe from cold drafts but with good ventilation, heat lamp, quiet and peaceful location away from other dogs and most importantly, right next to my bedroom.

Merci on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 with a week plus to go….

Look closely–Merci shows that cheesy smile she is famous for!

Merci on Friday, April 3, 2020 with her baby bump….how many *are* we expecting!?!

We’re ready and now we wait….

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-808-1285. We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Mar

Spring 2020 – Tales of Woe and Great Expectation

Sitting at 1:15 pm on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, broke down on the side of the Ohio Turnpike, with steam rolling out from my Jeep’s hood and 80+ mph semi-trucks roaring past me three feet away….this was NOT an auspicious start to begin our saga for Merci’s puppies!

Let’s back up to begin our tale. In this modern age of dog stewardship, we use advanced testing to detect the correct time to get our lovely lady to her beau. In this particular case, I had planned on a champion dog in NY from whom I had raised puppies before. I was planning to go back with Merci. Plans change….Merci came into her cycle on January 17th, 2020 and the games began.

We started our testing.

So here is how the progesterone testing works: At the beginning, blood tests are done in the morning and results arrive in the late afternoon. Tests are done every 2 or 3 days. When the test reads 5 or more, we need to get Merci on the road. If the number gets to 19 or higher, we are probably too late to see puppies this year and that would be bad. Merci is 5 years old and at her prime. Before her next chance to have puppies based on the spacing of her cycles, she would be well over her sixth birthday and close to age 7. This is too old for my standards to breed. This is the last time we have any chance at this.

Day 4 – 0.4 (setting a base line)
Day 8 – 0.5 I let our NY friend know that the big event was starting and she informed me that her champion had an issue with his fertility check and the veterinarian did not recommend any activity for some months until he could be checked again. He was NOT AVAILABLE.
Day 11 – 0.5 New plan–I had long admired a line of dogs on the East Coast but considered the 9+ hour drive to Massachusetts to be too difficult. Research was done and a pedigree was evaluated. I contacted the MA owner and plans were made….now to detect that exact right moment to hit the road.
Day 13 – 1.9
Day 15 – 2.6
At this point we were scheduled to come back from over the weekend for a Monday test on Day 18. I had a feeling that Day 18 was too far advanced in her cycle to let three untested day go by with Monday gone waiting for the results of the test and Tuesday the first day of opportunity to do anything about the test results–4 days lost. So I made an appointment with a specialist who can test on-site with no wait and on a Sunday.

This is where our story began. Merci had completed her visit at the specialist for her latest blood work for progesterone and I had a 45 minute drive to go home when I became stranded on the OH Toll Road-my radiator and engine toasted, broasted and broiled. I made calls to get my 2006 Jeep loaded on a transport truck and was waiting for them to arrive. My cell rings; it’s the vet with test results….

Day 17 – 13!!!

Note the red “X” above and further note that it is close to the end of the tan area denoting that ovulation is already over–Just 2 to 3 days left of fertility. All this in only 48 hours–from not anywhere near it to almost PAST it! If we don’t get to the stud dog ASAP we will have missed the chance completely! I began making frantic calls to get a rental car….they were all closed or getting ready to close in 90 minutes. If I didn’t have a car, I’d have to wait until 9 am on Monday, a precious day of delay at the worst time!

Very special thanks and kudos to my office manager Rachel as she was able to take the company credit card to the Enterprise Car Rental Office and make it just by 3 pm for their Sunday close. I rode with the Jeep to drop off at the dealership parking lot and Rachel picked me up in the rental. We arrived home, turned Merci out for some exercise and I packed in about 30 minutes. Rachel was ready to take over the evening pet care and the business Monday and I was on the OH Toll Road with Merci by 5 pm. We made it to Syracuse, NY by 10 pm and then we took a motel room for the night. Up and out by 6 am and made it to MA and our studly destination about 1 pm. Shortly thereafter, we had a breeding with no technological help whatsoever!

My next post will feature our chosen Eastern champion sire and Merci setting up in her maternity suite. Due date approximately April 1st–April Fools!

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-808-1285. We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Sep

2019 Fall Puppies!

The mother is Jacki, expecting perhaps 8 puppies on Oct 6th. These are with Jean McCoy, a long time friend and co-breeder in Springfield, IL. Please contact Jean for information about the puppies; info listed at the bottom of this page. For more information about the mother, find out more about her parents and background here: https://smartairedales.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/new-ch-seneca-ariana-fancy-jack/

Seneca Ariana Fancy Jacket. RN30254509. 11-16-2016. Breeder: Nancy L. Secrist. By Can CH Seneca Brave To The Max CD & Seneca Up Your Alley, Owner: Jean McCoy

The sire of this October 2019 litter, UUD, UAG2, URO2 Dollar von Erikson PCD, CD, TD, VCD1, NJP, NAP, OFP, JH, SHF, JHR, BH, AD, IPO2, RATO, RL2 , is a German import with obedience/performance titles and OFA AT-5512 Good. He and his owner/trainer Linda Sorak of IL, are perhaps just a bit in the way of overachievers! More training titles are on the way since you just can’t keep a good dog on the couch!

If you’d like to do more research, here are some videos of Euro: First in his IPO and IPO Revieren practice, then in AKC Obedience Novice class.

For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: jcmccoy7575@gmail.com or by phone: 217-415-8012 The puppies and mother reside in Springfield, IL.

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Feb

A Rose is a Rose….now living in New York City!

Little Rose was born in a big litter of twelve puppies on October 30th, 2018, and she is still looking for just the right family. She wasn’t the biggest and she wasn’t the smallest. Rose was just right! Now she is bigger and learning so many new things that are very important to a puppy–walking on a leash, being quiet and very good at night, and eating up her very good puppy diet to continue growing into a most outstanding little Airedale!

Sometimes, Rose likes to play with her Uncle Bosun, a very big 85 pound Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Don’t worry–he lays down and lets Rosie climb all over him! Sometimes, Rosie likes to dress up as you can see in the picture and go for a walk. Her favorite place is the local pet store where they have more treats and more toys than she has *ever* seen in one place before!

If you are thinking of adopting a new canine into your family, give us a call and we can schedule a visit with Rose herself!

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004 We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Dec

Winter 2018-19 Litter Class Photos! ….and availability update….

We took a bath and got all cleaned up with new ribbons to be introduced to you. Now at just a couple days short of being six weeks old we will soon be sending out a “getting ready” email of tips for everyone waiting for these little lady killers and heart breakers.

First the girls….

Congratulations, or Congrats as we call her, has really grown. She is named for the ribbon she wears, happily!

Born as the smallest puppy in the litter, she grew up fighting and has gained weight and look fabulous! She’s sassy, she’s plucky, and she takes nothing from nobody in this big litter of twelve!

UPDATE: Now living in WV

A rose is a rose by any other name, so our little Rose is sweet. She was also not the biggest puppy born but has taken to the puppy food with gusto and has never looked back! Rose is gentle, sweet, and has just enough terrier feisty so that she can hold her own with the boys.

UPDATE: Now living in NY

Sunshine, our yellow ribbon puppy, likes to play–then sleep–then eat and play again. She’s really not hard to please if you help her to do those three activities! We could all use a little sunshine in these gloomy winter days in Ohio.

UPDATE: Now living in OH

Now for the boys, all nine, who are the handsome heart breakers of the bunch. Watch out or you might fall in love!

Teal, wears the ribbon with pride. He’s now ready to start celebrating the New Year with you! Teal is an outgoing adventurer and is always ready to check out the newest toys and try them out. Next, he’ll be exploring anything you leave lying on the floor in your house, too!

UPDATE: AVAILABLE with PAT scores indicating natural aptitudes in retrieving, social skills, and excellent obedience potential!

Seafoam makes me think of beaches and he’s sitting in front of a Jesse Wilcox Smith print. A steady sort of fellow, Seafoam is a great companion, ready for his grown up name with you!

UPDATE: Now living in TN

Red is a bit of a traditional Airedale puppy. He’s been practicing using his vintage carrier to be ready to travel in a few weeks. He likes his red blanket and we had to coax him out to take his photo!

UPDATE: Now living in AL

Purple, yes, that’s a purple ribbon in there, next to the teal feather he has decided to taste. Our Mardi Gras boy could grow up to be a field dog getting birds, or he just might be a provocative tease with his beads and feathers!

UPDATE: Now living in IN

Green is a lucky boy. He’s a little quieter and more self amusing. He’s sweet and perhaps not as busy as some of his littermates. Can anyone use a little more luck?

UPDATE: Now living in OH

Gold is a big sturdy fellow with something more precious than real gold; he’s got time…years and years of time to be someone’s best friend ever. We can’t say for sure but he may grow to be larger than average.

UPDATE: Now living in NC

Chocolate wears a brown ribbon. The grandfather of all these twelve is an international German Champion. Their father was conceived there and then born in the USA. He’s the sweetest guy you could ask for…everyone’s most favorite treat, pure, high quality, rich, memorable chocolate!

UPDATE: Now living in OH

Blue is a tortured artist–NOT! He’s a bit more of a paw painter from the Jackson Pollock school of artists. Bright colors attract on the new toys but he’s really not as busy as you might think. Creativity takes a lot out of you so Blue naps a lot!

UPDATE: Now living in OH

Orange is a big fan of the Cleveland Browns! Yeah, the record may be a bit spotty but the jacket sure looks good on him. I hope you have some balls to play with at your house–especially a football or two!

UPDATE: Now living in PA

We plan to do our aptitude evaluation on either December 19th or 22-23.
At this early stage, a deposit is like a reservation at a restaurant–we guarantee you a table, but we’re not sure which one just yet. 😉

Due to some unpleasant people in the past, please prepare to bring cash on the day of pick up. At the time that you pick up your puppy, we ask for cash unless you have prepaid with enough time (about 2 weeks) to verify your personal check. We’re sorry that we are so old-fashioned that we prefer not to do digital money transfers.

Our winter puppies will be old enough to travel after Christmas but we don’t rush them out the door. They can be placed up until January 20th. Then there will be a 2 week break while I am on vacation. Don’t worry; I take responsibility for my puppies very seriously and if any have not been spoken for at that point, we will resume interviewing families after my return in February.

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004 We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Dec

Winter 2018-19 Litter Update

Here we are at the fun stage of weeks 4 and 5 (week 3 is reprinted for comparison); now in addition to eating and sleeping, we have some playtime to add. The team has graduated from the litter nursery box to a grand enclosure fully newspapered and furnished.

Now we have to use two pans to provide everyone a place at the table!

FIVE weeks old – Seneca Airedales

FOUR weeks old – Seneca Airedales

the previously published THREE weeks old – Seneca Airedales

So what comes next? Later today, we will be bathing all twelve AGAIN–they seem to think that food works by osmosis through the skin instead of orally….<geesh!> Then we will be taking individual photos to show the gleam in their eye. We are sure that you are tired of looking at puppies eating! But here it is again anyway as they enjoy their double dish all you can eat buffet!

So, the recap to our litter born from “Harry” aka Am & Can Ch Terrydale HK Traymar’s National Affair and from “Verity” aka Seneca Ariana Verity, born on October 30th. Their eighth week falls on Christmas time, so consider your holiday plans and think about the arrival of a new family member after the holidays!

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004 We have also listed this litter on our Breeder of Merit page on AKC Marketplace.

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Nov

Winter 2018-19 Litter Announcement

A Dozen! We are blessed with boys as we welcomed 9 boys-3 girls for the full night long on October 29-30th. I pretty much went without sleep for over two days as I helped in their safe arrival and started monitoring weight.

In the order of arrival on October 29th: Followed by the weight Nov 2, 4 days later:

10:00 pm BLUE male 8.6 oz 8.7 oz

11:38 GREEN male 9.1 10.5

Now, October 30th:

12:48 am TEAL male 9.3 8.9

2:00 ORANGE male 9.0 9.5

2:20 PINK female 7.1 6.9

2:45 RED male 8.1 8.7

4:28 YELLOW female 8.3 10.1

4:50 PURPLE male 8.3 8.5

5:55 SEAFOAM male 8.6 9.6

6:38 GOLD male 9.3 12.0

7:50 CONGRATS female 6.5 7.2

11:18 CHOC male 8.1 7.6

As you can see from the weights in RED that some of the puppies actually weighed less than their birth weight after 4 days and other had only gained very little–more drastic measures were called for.

I had already been getting up round the clock every two hours to make sure that all were getting a fair share of the available spaces to nurse; we had divided the litter into the “Cool Kids” who were larger, sleek, and always seemed to get what they wanted, and the “Breakfast Club” who were smaller misfits who needed a little extra attention and were ready to fight to succeed. While one group nursed with Mom, the second group would rest in a well appointed box and were given bottle-fed formula, then switch about. I enlisted every person I could to help me keep them fed–and I thank everyone whole heartedly! Weight gains improved markedly. Now we are happy to see them trying out their first baby foods today, as they prepare to turn three weeks old on November 20th.

So, we announce a litter born from “Harry” aka Am & Can Ch Terrydale HK Traymar’s National Affair and from “Verity” aka Seneca Ariana Verity, born (mostly) on October 30th. Their eighth week falls on Christmas time, so consider your holiday plans and think about the arrival of a new family member after the holidays!

Seneca Airedales are located at 1814 North Revere Rd, Akron, OH 44333. For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: aireseneca@gmail.com or by phone: 330-666-2004

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Nov

Terrier Trio–chapter 2

The Terrier Trio is fat and sassy! With just three to raise up, Vega is having a great time with them now that they are showing personality and real character. With long ribbons dangling, PINK peers out, perhaps planning to ambush one of her littermates. With one paw raised, GREEN is picture perfect but I’m sure, planning her next bit of deviltry….Guarding his fort in a well defended position, BLUE BOY is contemplating his next move.

Actually, more of our photos looked like this….and this….as we tried to get them to hold still long enough to take a sweet photo. They are much more in motion as you can see! On the left, pink and blue, and on the right, blue and green.

After all, it’s much, much more fun to play with the leaves than take a photo!

As a recap, the Terrier Trio are now 5 weeks old and can travel to their new homes the weekend of Thanksgiving or thereafter at 8 weeks. They were born September 26th to Canadian CH Seneca Brave to the Max CD “Max” and Vega. The dad is Max–click his name to see his introduction. His sire is Champion D/KfT, Deutscher Champion VDH, Champion INT.FLASH VON ARGONAUT VPG1, VPG2, VPG3, IPO3, AD, FH, Körklasse. 1A, Teilnahme KLSP 97 + 98. The mother, Seneca Vega Harp Star, was born to her parents CH Darbywood’s Baraboo of Singing Hills and Seneca Ready to Appeal, which you can see here: Vega1 , Vega2 , Vega3. Vega was the Pink puppy- yes, we do need to get some grown up photos of Vega. Remember we are celebrating our 12th generation of Seneca Airedales so you can follow the entire line!

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Apr

The Puppies of Spring, 2018 (4)

EURO x MERCI

Eight weeks old today! First the boys….

Blue – Available, excellent obedience and companion potential

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Red – tentatively available, Conformation (slightly long in back but dramatic outline! Appears to be built to really move well), Obedience and companion potential.

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And now for the girls….

Gold – Now in MI getting ready to hike the Appalachian Trail next year and planning in obedience and some field work with BIRDS!

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Sky Blue – I seem to have trouble letting go of this one….11th generation of the Seneca Airedales? The Sky is the Limit! Her new slogan!

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Pink – Also in MI going to work with her professional groomer mom who also has access to puppy socialization classes multiple times a week for her future obedience career….?

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BRUNO x VERITY

Approaching nine weeks old…..holding them back so that the Merci litter could catch up a bit with them.

First the one and only boy…

Blue – Available, excellent obedience and companion potential

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And now the girls…

Sage – Another Michigander!

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Pink – Heading up to Oregon to be an AKC obedience, rally, agility, field trial….well, who can tell this puppy what she *can’t* do!?!

Now if we could just get some WARM weather so the puppies can be outdoors for any length time….play has become a serious activity for them! For our available puppies please drop us a line in the comments box below-More info on request!

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Apr

The Puppies of Spring, 2018 (3)

Update with pics from April 7–Well, it wasn’t warm but it was clear and sunny. So…..we did try a short time outside. Now keep in mind that these few photos took over 2.5 hours to get. First getting them out, then cleaning the inside play spaces, then photos and getting them all back in the warm again. All the toys were so badly trashed that they are not in the photos because they were soaking to be cleaned! Still, I think that they enjoyed the brisk air for their first time EVER outside!

BRUNO x VERITY

Getting up to seven weeks old now!

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EURO x MERCI

Six weeks old…..loving the outside play so much that they are all tuckered out!

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Everybody is getting their first vaccinations and have finished a preventative worming cycle. In just a few more days, April 12 or 13th, we will be doing the PAT, physical evaluations, and photo shots.

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They Wonder Where Their People Is…..

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Spring has sprung

The grass is riz

Yet they wonder where their people is…..

Blue Ribbon Baby Boy and White Ribbon Baby Boy – above – were the undeserved targets of last minute cancellations and their people never saw or came for them. These two most deserving of sweet boys really are waiting somewhat patiently for YOU to call.

Born in the litter of January 14th, 2017, you can see the happy puppyhood they shared in the previous posts since that date. Their littermates are all over the country with two in California and Pennsylvania, one each in Colorado, Ohio, and Texas!

If one of our two available boys could put a SPRING in your step, give us a comment below or call: 330-666-2004

We will provide our excellent puppy portfolio that includes a 5 generation pedigree, health care record to date, 8 pages of info and recommendations, and a four pound bag of Best Breed Puppy Food with a three day starter of Nu-Vet to fulfill their nutritional needs.

April 21, 2017 – Update – Our two boys, now named Henry and Bernie, have found their people and we hear great reports! We hope to have a summer litter; just send a note and we can help you with more information….

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Dec

A New Start at the End of 2020…Newsflash: female puppy available!

…and honestly, aren’t we all ready for a fresh start and a different year!

We prepped a maternity bath and set up our safe, warm nursery for the expected arrivals. Check out daddy, Am Champion BAJANAIRE AIRERUN SOUND THE TRUMPET OFA AT-5903G28M-VPI and OFA Good. “Gabriel,” here.

I had been watching Fida closely all through Thanksgiving-Day 57, Friday-Day 58, Saturday-Day 59, Sunday-Day 60. Canines are technically due at 60 to 63 days of gestation….try telling an expectant mother when to follow a schedule! I have to work holidays at a boarding facility with a busy holiday crowd. Monday, lots and lots of baths to do and pets to send home. Nothing much to do Sunday or Tuesday after it is all done but, yup, you guessed it, Fida decides to start Monday morning.

About midnight, Fida followed up on her lack of appetite with a round of scratching which is a sign of preparations for contractions. She sleeps right by my bed, so now, I’m awake…..and awake off and on with nothing further for hours….

Then….work starts. People are coming and going, dogs are departing after the Thanksgiving holiday. Fortunately, I have great support here!

Three boys and two girls; safe and sound

At 10:45 am, the contractions get serious…

11:55 am male BLUE ribbon weighing 11.2 oz

12:34 pm female PINK 12.0

12:45 female YELLOW 12.7

2:00 male TEAL 10.9

2:34 male GREEN 11.4

Up most of the night but daytime puppies all here…..

Of course, everyone wants to see pictures, so here you go!

Puppies and Fida are doing very well. I only just caught up on my sleep! Shortly, I will post an introduction and family history for Fida and updates on the puppies. At this moment, our reservations fully cover this litter with no additional reservations possible pending changes as we contact and get updates from our prospective families.

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Toasts and Champagne for 2020!

Forget running marathons or learning Mandarin. 2020 is the year to let your new Airedale puppy make your New Year’s resolutions for you. After all, *these* puppies’ lifelong ambition is to be your truest, most loyal friend and companion. These little guys and gals will have you both feeling great, and the best part is, it’s all scientifically proven that you live longer and healthier with a dog! You can do puppy classes and meet new people, you can train for a dog sport and be more active, you can even take on an entire area of learning and exercise your brain! Puppies are a serious commitment–but that doesn’t mean they can’t be quite a lot of FUN!

Our previous post announced their arrival and gave the outstanding family background here: https://smartairedales.wordpress.com/2019/09/28/2019-fall-puppies/ Since October 5th, they have been quite busy in the business of growing, playing, learning, and showing some real personality. Now they are all dressed up for glamour and celebration. Our post here is to put all that progress on display for you!

There are SIX boys, all named here for famous brands of champagne:

undefined Laurent-Perrier (04) affectionate, calmer fellow too mellow to engage in rowdy play–at least this week! Strong social drive and he loves new toys.

Update: Now living in Pittsburgh, PA

undefined Pommery (05) is an active tussler with social drive and loves playing king of the castle with cardboard boxes as soon as they are set down!

Update: Living in Dyer, IN

undefined Piper-Heidsieck (06) doesn’t put himself forward in the group but he really begins to impress–the longer that you watch him. He’s very observant of new things and curious!

Update: Now living in Green Bay, WI

Lanson (08) affectionate and active, also very observant of new things and change and just a little cautious until he has had a minute to check it out.

undefined Taittinger (03) “Tatters” Very confident boy and an active adventurer with independence. He adapts quickly to new conditions and appears to be ready for anything!

Update: Now living in Charleston, WV

Nicholas (09) active and boisterous, always in the middle of a tussle and up for what ever you want to do

Update: Living in Carson, WA

Meanwhile our FIVE girls are each representing toasts for the New Year:

Prosperity (01) Active and a bit of a tomboy but she knows how to wait for the right moment!

Update: Living in Charleston, WV

Hope (07) Perhaps calmer than the average puppy who doesn’t put herself forward in the group. While you are watching her, she is watching you with a cute little turn to her head!

Update: Living in Washington, IL

Fortune (02) cutest and most affectionate; maybe we’re guilty of doing a little extra cuddling with her!

Update: Living in Fulton, MO

Health (10) active and well balanced, has an eye to what lies ahead…her very own family!

Update: Living in Nashville, TN

Love (11) confident and self assured–fair warning, she has become quite good at getting her way!

Update: Living in Springfield, IL

This exceptional litter begins with an outstanding background, the right care from birth, and now are interviewing for families each based on a compatible match of lifestyles and personality. Come meet them and look one in the eye….you won’t be able to resist!

We did our aptitude evaluation on December 2nd with Linda Sorak, owner and trainer of the father of this litter, German Import UUD, UAG ll, URO2 Dollar von Erikson PCD, CD, TD, VCD1, NJP, NAP, OFP, JH, SHF, JHR, BH, AD, IPO2, RATO, RL2 . Titles in front of the name are from the United Kennel Club (UKC) and titles after the name are American Kennel Club and DVG Schutzhund Clubs in the USA.

In the early stages, a deposit is like a reservation at a restaurant–we guarantee you a table, but we’re not sure which one just yet. 😉

For more information, please direct your inquiries to our email: jcmccoy7575@gmail.com or by phone: 217-415-8012 The puppies and mother reside in Springfield, IL.