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.
HWA Airedale Field Nationals
September 12-14, 2025
ATCA Fur Tracking & Trailing Test entry form
HWA Fun in the Field
April 2026
Both events held at
Elk Ridge Hunt Club
Bucyrus, OH
Dear HWA members,
This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the HWA organization. It began in 1985 with the mission of maintaining and promoting the Airedale Terrier as a versatile hunting and working companion dog. Due to the hard work and dedication of many individuals’ success has been made in those 40 yrs. In 2009 Airedales were admitted to the AKC spaniel hunt test programs. In 2019 they were admitted into the retriever tests. Airedales also compete in fur tracking events to demonstrate their tracking abilities and earn fur tracking titles.
We are excited to offer special items to celebrate this landmark anniversary. The link below will take you to an online store you can order exactly the color and size you want. Several options of color are offered so everyone can get exactly what they want. We hope you all enjoy the offerings.
https://www-silkscreenshop-com.printavo.com/merch/hunting-working-airedales-outerwear
There is a FINITE deadline of August 17, 11:59 pm EST, for ordering so do not delay. Orders will be shipped once the store closes. If you are planning to come to the fall HWA event, your items will be brought to you then.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Wright at 2airedalelover@gmail.com or text or call me at 419-356-9435.
Mary Wright
President HWA
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.
Hunting Working Airedale Terriers