Hunting Working Airedales, Inc.
Instincts - Curiosity - Intelligence - Tenacity
Est. 1985
Welcome to the world of Hunting and Working Airedales.
Let us introduce you to the outstanding qualities and innate hunting instincts of the "king" of all sporting dogs.
Mission Statement
HWA is dedicated to preserving and promoting the Airedale Terrier as a versatile hunting and working companion dog.
Airedale fame as a big-game hunter in the American West soon grew his reputation as big as Pecos Bill’s. In WWI the Airedale’s courage and strength favored him among war dogs used as sentries and messengers.
By the 1920’s and 30’s, the Airedale was the most popular breed in the United States. Over time, demographics and society changed, and the Airedale's popularity shifted to a much smaller fan base that maintained the breed mainly as companions and home protectors.
Over the past thirty+ years, Airedale fanciers have been working to restore attention to the breed’s original purpose as a versatile hunting dog. Through the efforts of the Airedale Terrier Club of America and Hunting Working Airedales, Inc., the Airedale has regained its recognition in the sporting dog community. Airedales now may now compete and earn titles in AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests and AKC Retriever Hunt Tests, as well as Airedale-only hunt tests.
To the owners who choose Airedales as their hunting companions, the Airedale Terrier brings its versatility as a three-in-one gundog, as well as a multi-dimensional personality that makes him both the home protector and family clown.
President’s message
It was a great year for HWA. We celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Airedale in field events.
We had our usual 2 events, Fun in the Field in April, and Nationals in September, both held at the Elk Ridge Hunt Club in Bucyrus OH. Nationals weekend was an anniversary event topped off by an “elegantly simple” banquet mostly prepared by 2 of our members husbands, Henry Zaborniak and Ryan Mumea. They are both excellent chefs and prepared a wonderful meal of appetizers headlined by wonderful shrimp, dinner of salad, steak, salmon, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade bakery rolls and a variety of luscious desserts. A few past members and 2 new members were able to join us.
We offered special anniversary gear which was very nice and well received by members. Many of you who are not able to make it to events ordered shirts and jackets to show your support of the organization and our breed.
One of our newer members is organizing a spring event in GA to try and get more people interested in the breed and to offer a regional event. Look on the website for more information and how to sign up.
We are looking forward to another great year. Stay well and enjoy your dogs! We don’t have them long enough, so enjoy every day with them even when they are the mischievous Airedales they can be!!
Mary Wright
HWA President
Hunting Working Airedale Terriers
Always striving to educate newcomers, encourage experienced dog owners to "go to the next level" and increase interest in our breed's hunting & working talents, we'd like to organize even more regional events. Please contact us if you’d like to help plan or work on a HWA eventin your area.
