They call him a KING 👑

[@jessicasharpton7142]

These videos have inspired me to start volunteering at my local animal shelter. Thank you for all you do!

[@moonfire41]

I used to do that and want to get back there.

[@Seahawkess]

I also do that when able and it’s the most rewarding work you may ever experience.❤Good for you 🎉

[@lycheestew]

Yoooo same

[@lunasky5635]

Thank you for doing this! I volunteer at the Thrift Store for the local shelter. The shelter is always looking for dog walkers. Not many people know they can volunteer to do just that. So i tell everyone at the store about this program

[@paulaliberty2082]

Me too! Thank you for saying that!

[@linnylinlinlin]

Love his little semi-floppy ears 🥺

[@roidedup2489]

😮😮😮😮😮❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

They look indecisive. Do they want to be floppy? Maybe? Yes? No? Hmm....

[@lyndseycurtis6904]

This made me smile so much. My dads favourite dog was Arnold. He was a great big teddy bear. He had s lovely temperament.

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Through the course of my lifetime (I'm 66) I've had 6 of these magnificent dogs. They are my heart.

[@louisee3759]

His ears! Adorable!

[@kaylapowell4261]

FR!

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

They look indecisive.

[@woodstream6137]

He's a handsome devil shaved or not. Love seeing the intelligence in a dog as much as i love the derpy ones 😊

[@funinthesun622]

He's absolutely adorable ❤

[@ej3016]

don’t know anything about this breed - but I kinda like his “before grooming look” better then his after - much prefer the curls 🇨🇦🙏

[@montanarose4622]

@@ej3016curls come with oil. You have to clean them, and then they will curl again with time.

[@mruts24]

Their fur grows super fast! I used to own an Airedale and hated the after groom look- but they usually go back to their curly furred self within a week:)

[@jeannico123]

They have their derpy moments, too- my ADT is such a ham.

[@classiclife7204]

The post-groom version is literally the cutest dog in history

[@Salicat99]

He really does look like a teddy bear!

[@redwitch12]

He just needs a "TY" or "RUSS" tag to be confirmed as a plush toy :D

[@juliasardinha3660]

True!!! Lovely!

[@Ceerads]

Tbh, I like the way he looked before he was groomed. She’s a brilliant groomer, but I like dogs shaggy.

[@lornapedersen5869]

I am 72. My grandfather lived on a farm in South Dakota and he had an Airedale called Scottie. I miss him so much, and Scottie too.

[@awkwardanimagus767]

1:19 “Stop it with the tube! I said stop it! Cease and desist with air tube…. NO MADAM, I DO NOT WISH TO SHAKE YOUR HAND!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@deborahglauser1487]

I have a 7 year old giant Airedale (95lbs.) and he’s the best. Very sweet, smart and stubborn.

[@gail3762]

I love the big version of this dog, not quite so fiesty

[@deborahglauser1487]

@@gail3762 oh, he’s definitely feisty. Especially with our little 14 year old schipperke. Lots of training.

[@gail3762]

I have a Boston terrier, would love a big dog but I am getting a bit too old and unsteady to handle one. Would not be fair to the dog. The Boston (Dolly) is more than enough. At 16lbs she can still pull me over and run rings around me, but I am envious of your Airedale.

[@arthurwright255]

I'm jealous! I would love to have an Airedale but I have never been able to find any puppies that are available.

[@deborahglauser1487]

@@arthurwright255 - We just got lucky with someone who had an unexpected litter. Mom was an older giant Airedale, dad was an older standard so Ferguson is ‘only’ 95lbs. He has some medical issues but we’re dealing. He can definitely take me out if he wanted to but he’s mostly very sweet and pretty well trained with us.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Love Airedale! Lived next to a day school and would find her leaning against the fence with 3 or 4 little hands sticking though petting her. She was perfect and had her own pet duck.😊

[@megb4613]

I’m sorry, she had a pet duck??? That’s so cute???? What’s the story??

[@baskervillebee6097]

​@@megb4613 Back in the day I bought a duckling for Easter. I know, but had the property to care for it. When my Dad said the duck was too big to stay inside in a box anymore, I had to teach the dog not to be rough with it. So I had a talk with the really good airedale. I told her it would "break!" She understood that meant delicate. Finally she decided it wouldn't break if she just sniffed it. The duckling saw the giant airdale nose approaching and honked it. 😳 I think the dog did a double back flip!!!! I got the dirtiest look from the dog. "You told me it would break!" 😡 They were best friends until the duck died. (In it's sleep from overweight.) When the duck built her nest, it was next to the dog's bed in a storage shed. Best dog ever.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Yeah, now you have to tell us about that duck, lol.

[@baskervillebee6097]

@@saintejeannedarc9460 See above. 😁

[@lambentlamprey]

@@baskervillebee6097 It sounds like they both lived their best lives 💜

[@davidp2888]

I used to have a Cairn Terrier. I called him a Cairn Terror.

[@Werevampiwolf]

I have a maltese/cairn and mood. She's a brat and a grumpy old lady but she's my brat and my grumpy old lady

[@thewarlocke5303]

my mother had a cairn terror when I was a kid. He was a major factor in me not being too fond of small dogs for quite some time when I was younger. He was very reactive and destructive for being such a little guy.

[@scottrobb651]

Can confirm they can be a terror

[@charmanderlover6433]

My late one was less of a terror and more of just a certified silly goose. But, then again, we adopted him when he was about 8. He was such a sweet and loving boy all the years we had him. I'd adopt another Carin in a heartbeat.

[@moniquetroth]

Every person I've ever known who had the... /ahem/ Pleasure of living with or even *near* any terrier breed has called them "terrors" at least in jest. Because, yes. They are intelligent, hard-working, and stubborn enough to give mules a run for their money. Terriers are absolutely positive that they know how best to Run This Show, and they will let you know that you are Doing It Wrong. :D Love the little beasties.

[@Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023]

"Would you like to hold hands"😅😅😅

[@jonathanhoush2384]

I was so scared of my uncle's Airedale growing up. She was one of those dogs who had ONE person, and anyone else would get charged, barked at, even jumped on! Thank you all -- Sydney, his trainer, and Vanessa -- for showing Airedales at their best.

[@brookewatson9531]

THIS IS THE DAY I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! I have an Airedale Terrier and I was hoping you would do a video with one! I rescued my boy when he was 1.5 years old so he was never introduced to the groomer properly so we have had to do extensive training to help him and his groomer have a more pleasant experience! He is my clever handsome boy!❤

[@wpm720]

I'm so glad that you finally uploaded a video of the dog that I grew up with. You're absolutely right about their characteristics; stubborn, independent, but also fiercely loyal dogs. My Dee Dee is no longer with us now but I do still think of her most days. I'm definitely going to have another Airedale in the future (and the hand stripping is a worthy compromise).

[@MrRealAmericanvalues]

We have two Irish terriers. Great dogs, but very independent, and one is particularly stubborn.

[@dunetiger]

We got an Airedale/Beagle mix without knowing anything bout Airedales to begin with (never heard of them) and she turned out to be the most atypical dog I've ever known. It's absolutely hilarious when you know the dog knows exactly what you want from it, but they flippantly don't care to please you. It's been the most wonderful and hilarious ride for the last 16 years, but it takes a very certain person to deal with their natural disposition. A super rewarding relationship, but definitely not built for everyone.

[@CarolinaGypsy]

We have a beagle terrier mix as well. Rat we think. She’s got the leggy legs and kind of shape face of a rat but everything else is beagle. Including ears. And we got both personalities and IQ. You can see her evaluating if she’s going to do what you want. You can see her evaluating if the treat is worth whatever you want her to do (or stop doing). Picks up stuff quickly but is too excited and food driven to actually do it. There’s the beagle. She’s a daddy’s girl and I’m the disciplinarian. So she goes and runs to him when I try. I am not sure what kind of life we have now but boy is it not the one we had three years ago before we got her! 😂🐶🐕

[@dunetiger]

@@CarolinaGypsyhaha it's a hell of a ride. absolutely the ethos of "what's in it for me?" She even ignores other dogs in favor of humans because she knows that dogs can't give her anything to eat and throughout her whole life, she's constantly tested the fences. When my now-wife moved in, oh boy did my dog have fun with her. My wife had no resistance so my dog would just harass her all day long and wear her down lol On the flip side, the dog has a super sweet side and always checks on where everyone is. Always quiet despite being part beagle and even in her senior age still prioritizes play over everything else.

[@OzarksWildman]

My dad had one of those when I was a kid in Alaska. Best dog ever!! He kept bears away from the house.

[@mayam518]

OMG, the face at the end!!! 😍 such cutie, much fluff ❤

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Cute, but just soooo wrong.

[@galootguy]

I've had three rescued Airedales over the years. The current one, Katie, looks very much like this sweet boy, save that her tail is stubbed off and she has a lop ear. Best dogs ever.

[@lindamcnamara7803]

You turned him into a handsome boy, he’s awesome.

[@ronsamborski6230]

He’s handsome before the groom too, just trimmed up and washed afterwards. A good looking dog either way, I think. 👍🏼

[@MumrikDK]

One of the few where I like the 'before' better.

[@zoeoakes5417]

FINALLYY ❤. I specialise in hand stripped terriers, airedales are definitely hard work but they look stunning when completed to breed standard. I've been handstripping for 8 years now and my hands are fine! It's all about the technique. I've worked with many airedale puppies and show dogs, they make great house pets. Couldn't reccomend them enough. They're great with small dogs and cats!

[@ronsamborski6230]

What happens if the coat isn’t hand stripped or trimmed down? Does the coat just continue growing like a sheep that hasn’t been sheared? Does the coat end up as a matted mess, or what?

[@marissakaloga8789]

@@ronsamborski6230 It's a very wiry texture so it doesn't mat easily. When we'd let our Airedale's hair grow out she looked like an adorable scruffy muppet! Just needs to be brushed/combed to keep their skin healthy.

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@marissakaloga8789 Thanks for the reply. It sounds like your Airedale would be a big hit with those of us who like the larger furry breeds. 👍🏼

[@Valorian6167]

My neighbor had one of these named Bruce and he was a great family pet. He was playful but also patient with my neighbor and I. And let's be honest, we were more terrors than he was. We would put blankets around his neck as a cape, sunglasses and hats on his head and my neighbor could pick him up and move him places without him saying anything. He was such a sweetheart and just put up with all of it

[@parallelgalaxy7101]

16 years passed by, and I still miss my Princess Galaxy, thank you for grooming an Airedale finally. They are one of a kind

[@SkunkApeMeg]

I love this breed of dog!

[@debbiesmit5773]

Vanessa thank you so much for featuring an Airedale! I have wondered if I missed a video on one somewhere and I have to say, thank you SO MUCH for shaving him. I have been an Airedale parent for 18 years now and I groom mine myself. The shaving is frowned upon as they’re supposed to be hand stripped but that just takes forever. He looks gorgeous! And his ears…again, frowned upon if they don’t fold according to the breed standard but my most intelligent Airedale, Zimri, who died in 2020, had ears like that and they just told you better than words what he was feeling. Love this beautiful boy!

[@lorihaffen7392]

I love airedales! I've owned 6 of them. They are the smartest, loyal and loving dogs I have ever owned! My vet. Once said you have to have a very strong personality to own one.❤❤

[@angelatester2471]

It's obvious he is one smart cookie! And a cutie!

[@heathermanion3259]

Out of all the different grooms that I have seen got to say this is probably the one that I didn't really like to see and it was because you kind of made the Airedale terrier look like a goldendoodle

[@Tblazer42]

He's beautiful and actually does look like a fuzzy teddy bear! 🧸

[@juliarivard2172]

THANK YOU!! I am so happy to see the Airedale get some love! I have a 10yr old at home. She is the sweetest dog ever.

[@nenasadie]

He is adorable 😍 And such a good boy!

[@dawnneill7770]

He is so adorable!! I thought the Black Russian Terrier was the largest terrier.

[@jennylawson1980]

Ty for inspiring me to give and volunteer more with our local shelters. Such a beautiful fur baby ❤

[@karenwhite7005]

Sydney was just an absolute Gentleman and looked very stately after his grooming session. ❤❤❤🐕🐕🐕💖

[@mbmccamey2]

Oh my what an adorable, beautiful, and well behaved dog.

[@citibear57]

Awesome dog. He impressed me with his calmness and patience while Vanessa groomed him. The end result? A handsome cutie ♥

[@moriganna67ify]

What a great boy that Terrier! He is a perfect medium size! Not too big and not too small 😊❤

[@peregrina7701]

He was so well behaved! An energetic boy who knows grooming is time to be chill. Thank you for sharing!!

[@nicetomeetmew]

Oh I love Airedales! When I was growing up, my aunt had an Airedale named Basil and I remember him being the absolute sweetest thing but god forbid you watch him eating. He'd stare at you until you left him alone 🤣

[@mariashaw1513]

Who could resist such a cute face ❤

[@brittpoke]

omg, i was in between naming my airedale hazel or basil! ended up going with hazel but this made me smile 😊

[@angel43057]

Sydney looks like a cartoon character after his haircut!!

[@susanmontgomerykinsey3631]

An Airedale!!! Wow!!!

[@shiboof]

They ARE terriers, after all ! HA

[@edithgomez8092]

GIRL!!! You are amazing so fun joyful ! All fur babies are Blessed by your wonderful hands !!! Sending OXOXOX!!!! Thank You !!!

[@phyllisholt4847]

He is a handsome teddy bear lol so adorable

[@gail3762]

I live about 3 miles from Airedale which runs through Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. I used to see these dogs a lot when I was young. I am 65 now and haven’t seen one for quite some time. Lovely dogs but will scrap with any other dogs given the chance unless taught better, strong willed and independent, fairly typical in terriers. I love them. I have a Boston terrier now much easier to handle but still see the terrier in her.

[@CrepuscularChaot]

Hi ‘neighbour’ I’m in Pudsey! 😂

[@gail3762]

Hello, hope the snow does not cause you too many problems

[@belindaweber7999]

Oh my goodness what a gorgeous outcome!

[@stephgreen3070]

He is the cutest king I’ve ever seen! Those ears! Those cute eyes! That shaggy muzzle❤ Love him!

[@thegray5730]

Our Airedale was the smartest dog I ever saw. She learned tricks so fast it spoiled us on dog training with other breeds.

[@paulastenavage1785]

Sydney is so handsome . One time I saw an air dale and asked the owner if I can say hi . She said yes and the dog ‘s coat was so soft

[@nanyanghuayi]

Sydney seemed to know the routine. Smart boy 😊🤩😘

[@cherylhurst7093]

What a transformation. Love his ears, and he looks so sleek afterward. He was really good, great job his pwner(s) have done getting him accustomed to grooms.

[@deutschebaggins1683]

I had two Airedales growing up. They are a wonderful breed of dog! This reminded me of them so much, especially since my mom is a dog groomer like you. This video definitely brought me some childhood nostalgia today. Thank you!

[@laetha248]

Airedales are great! It was actually the first breed I owned outside Lhasas growing up. I might have gotten lucky with Rudy but he is the biggest teddy bear ever. Sure he has his stubborn sprees but they aren't bad at all. He gets shaved for all his grooming appointments and loves going to them. :) It was great to see an Airedale on here!

[@glubtier]

That head tilt when you say treat!! 😂

[@daniellez.2462]

You can see his intelligence in his eyes. What a sweet pup! ❤

[@subtropical1228]

Airedales always make me think of The Great Gatsby!

[@ladyjustice1474]

Sydney is adorable and so smart. Look at that sweet, fluffy face and intelligent eyes. Good boy.

[@caseyanne967]

So well behaved! What a good boy and such a cutie. I love the wiggly ears at the end.

[@kristenkaz3080]

That face when the breeze is on full blast to dry him out. What a cutie! ❤😂❤😂❤

[@somebodythatiusetoknow2027]

Sidney wanted to hold your hand so much😂

[@nohrt4me]

Super smart dogs that will train you if you don't train them first. Without discipline to help them channel their energy, they can get destructive and chaotic. With the right attention, they are absolutely your most hilarious best friends.

[@clarepaynick789]

I was thinking he was a Teddy Bear and than you said it Vanessa🐾🐾🦴🦴🦴✌️❣️ Handsome guy♥️💋💋💋🧸❣️

[@susanhuber7969]

Love watching you groom a terrier! I have had different breeds of terrier's my whole life,and I'm 70! My Father had Welsh Terriers as well. I still have my Yorkshire. Even though they are in the toy group,they are still a terrier! I love the challenge that their personality exudes! Granted these dogs are not for everyone,but they fit my family to a T!

[@paxvomtreffenwald]

Ohhhh! As an airedale terrier owner i'm sooooo happy to see this breed on yout channel! 😍😍

[@natk9438]

YES! I'm so happy you groomed an Airedale (and Sydney is beautiful!). We've always had shepherds but when our boy passed couldn't cope with seeing another for now (grief is weird) but then I saw Airedale pups and fell in love. We now have an Airdale boy called Gucio and he is a constant delight and the breed surprises us endlessly in a wonderful way. Living on a farm it is a constant challenge to care for his coat (especially as he likes to sit in the frog pond arrgh!). So your video is incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@marysmith2060]

Handsome doggo.

[@annethropophagy]

I love airedales! My family had one when I was growing up. His name was Bobby, and he was such a kind, clever dude. My father would handstrip his coat himself, giving both of them plenty of breaks, so it was a two day process. At the end of the first day his front half would be done, and he'd look as if he was wearing woolly pants.

[@ronsamborski6230]

The sentence about the woolly pants earned you my thumbs up! And a giggle from me. 👍🏼😃

[@pheona1164]

00:19 "That is exactly what we must do," his paw replies.

[@belindahamilton302]

What a transformation! He looks super cute. Especially his face xx

[@kristensmith6042]

Airedales are my favorite!! I had a wonderful one growing up. I still miss him after all these years

[@bumpandsquish]

i had a golden/airedale mix. she was very smart, almost as smart as a border collie. she would learn new tricks in five minutes. she also had a great nose and could track anything.

[@suezang5254]

He is so adorable and cute, and I love your voice, very calming, thank you for your videos.

[@s.patrciabrady]

He seemed to be a sweetie 🥰🥰. What a good boy❣️❣️❣️

[@kitcobain444]

❤What a wonderful dog!!❤ So well mannered and handsome as well! Great job Vanessa 👏 👍 as per usual 👏 👍!

[@portisleft6483]

His face and expression is so cute!

[@coreysue3451]

hey hey! Happy for a new vid! Love airdales

[@stevelambert6404]

His after picture is adorable ❤

[@lyngruen8607]

That FACE!! 😂🐾💖 What a handsome guy!!

[@danettecadzow9837]

Adorable! I love Airedales everyone Ive met has been lovely-after you pass their inspection. Sydney was wonderful!

[@Blue-Pheonix455]

I have never seen a terrier like this before. I wish I had curly hair like Sidney, so soft looking

[@metamon2704]

they are pretty common

[@Blue-Pheonix455]

@@metamon2704 I see, what country or are they common world wide? I'm from Australia and have personally never seen one to my knowledge and I wish I did know. They look so soft

[@8luvbug]

He looks similar to that breed of dog that looks perpetually old

[@GrainneDhub-ll6vw]

They look soft but when you actually touch them, an Airdale with a correct coat actually has quite coarse, rough feeling hair. For a human, though, it would be great for styling!

[@metamon2704]

@@Blue-Pheonix455 Well I assume they are common in England, but I'm from Denmark and it's not uncommon here. They are not soft, their coat is very coarse and stiff.

[@af2313]

He is adorable

[@yasmine32069]

He was awesome! I'd love to see him back.

[@GeeTheeStallion]

Love the nail polish, Vanessa.💅

[@ealexeenko]

Such a sweet boy! Not a single bark! ❤

[@lindastevens6861]

Beautiful pup😮😊

[@ingloriouskitty]

Oh my, I have never been this early for anything!

[@margaretjamieson3604]

Were you awake all night?! 😉

[@JustaRandomGuy890]

My favorite breed! When I was a baby my family had one and when he died we got another one that lived until after I was in 12th grade! They were both adopted and beautiful

[@g-a-i-l-]

What a great looking guy. And that face! Handsome.

[@yeahno9380]

Such a lovely dog. I saw a giant one, years ago emaculately groomed. and since ive always liked their look

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

A famous Airedale Terrier was named Kitty. Owned by millionaire John Jacob Astor and his wife Madeline, the dog (and Astor) died on the RMS Titanic in April 1912.

[@russellbaston974]

Lovely dog, the coats can be hard work!I had a female Airedale, children always wanted to hug the "Teddy Bear" dog when out for a walk. Airedales were used by UK forces on the battle fields of the Ist World War to distinguish between dead and wounded .

[@thebluedragon1532]

Yes, he is a handsome terrier!

[@RedPhone-mz5lv]

A friend of mine had one as a cattle dog she was so affectionate with the children as well,she lived a good long life

[@brent5832]

That’s a good looking dog

[@gladysedgell2410]

Sidney is so cute, those ears .You always do a fantastic job on the fur babies.🩵🐾✂️

[@decadentdragon6217]

Oh my - THAT LOVELY FACE!! SWEEEEEEET!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alisongrubb8159]

I’m so happy that you’re finally showing an Airedale! We’re on our 6th & they are such a wonderful breed! Thank you 🥰

[@blobfish2611]

he's so cute

[@LadyAirForce1972]

I end my days every night watching one of your videos. Even though I have seen most of them, it brings me JOY and prepares me for pleasant puppy dreams . I love the kindness, and the respect that you show these little beast. And your calm voice puts me to sleep. I mean that in a good way. Lol.

[@EDUARDOALVESGOMES20]

Que lindeza❤❤❤❤❤

[@CaribouOrange]

No, what did you do. 😂 What is that cut❤😂 hahah, I can't

[@angryturtle7436]

This dog looks like a Greek God