All About Airedale Terriers
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2016
- Are you thinking about adding an Airedale Terrier to your family? Here's everything you need to know about Airedales, including temperament, training, diet, exercise, grooming and more!
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Hi, my name is David and I belong to Walter, and he is a lot like Bruce. I was really sick and flu-ey one night and Walter jumped up onto my bed and lay the length of me all night to keep me warm. He's so not cuddly at night, as he always wants his own space at night, but that night he wouldn't leave my side. Airedales are like no other dogs. He is the love of my life and the best buddy I have ever had. I love him.
I have been blessed to have had fifteen in my life................my heart misses all of them...........
This is the most accurate description of the breed on youtube. It's not full but it is by far the most accurate.
I have two Airedales, both are young and under two years. Everything you say here is true for my dogs except the part about exercise. They need A LOT of exercise or else they will literally eat my house. I mean like bite and destroy woodwork or walls. They get two hours of walks a day and the reason I got two was so they could play together. I think that helps but I also wouldn’t wish two young Airedales on my worst enemies! These dogs are special, yes like humans but I feel my whole life revolves around them. Still, I’m hooked on the breed. They are clowns and beautiful and sweet and stubborn and tough as nails. They boy is very bonded to me and I’ve never experienced a love like this before. He’s incredibly good looking and has some mild separation anxiety because he wants to be with me constantly. He’s not cuddly at all but I believe he would jump through a window to save my life if he had to. The girl is more independent and less goofy. She is the leader of the two despite her smaller size. She would protect the boy at all costs. She is also smarter than him. Can’t stress how much work an Airedale is but the upside is the deepest connection and loyalty. Very special breed indeed.
Dustin, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost mine 13 months ago and have not recovered from the loss of her. She was 14yrs 3mos. When she passed. My search for another has been frustrating and heartwrenching. When I extended my hand I found her paw. I've had 5 Airedales and I can't picture my life without one. They are the best. Nice video
Hi, I had an Airedale called Barney! I've just been watching your movie about Bruce. It's amazing, Bruce is just like Barney, so very clever. All the things you say are just so reminiscent of Barney. I miss him. He was exactly the same, not terribly affectionate, every thing had to be on his terms! He was great with other dogs and humans. I lived in N London with him, he was a real celeb, people used to lean out their windows and call him when we walked by. No one knew me, l was just the bloke with Barney. He lived to almost 16 and looked and behaved like a pup until the end. I think I might get another, I lost Barney three years ago. Thanks Nigel
I have grown up with Airedales my whole life as my father has bred and showed Airedales for as long as I can remember. Over the years I have heard many comments made about the Airedale, mostly from so called dog experts who really do not know the breed, the way a true Airedale owner does. Watching your video was very refreshing because you really nailed it on the head. Specially about the intelligence of the Airedale, I have been told many times that they are not the smartest dog to train, were as my reply to them is the trick to training an Airedale is, you need to be smarter than the dog your training because if not he will outsmart you. My last Airedale Jake was my best buddy for 14 years and it took me a while to get over loosing him before getting another one. Now I have a new pup Rio the biggest thing he has done is make me wonder why I waited two years to get another Airedale. Love your video and hope it gets seen by many who have the wrong impression about the Airedale. Those of us have and/or still own an Airedale know.
Same here , I've grown up with Airedales. My last Airedale Molly, youngest dog to ever make gold star. One of only 6 dogs to make top dog in 20 years of the dog training club.
I'm really good and fair at training an Airedale. But I'm still months laters, increadably upset at the loss of my little girl.
I have a deposit on a new baby. I seem to be good at understanding and setting my Airedale on the right path, positive experiences only for a baby.
You buy a puppy, it's not their fault that they have to live in your home, it's your fault, just give them an interesting fun life. Whatever the input you put into making them happy, it's returned.
If you are "the Airedale's human" then you will find them easy to train. As and example, my first Airedale, Merlin and I did agility and obedience competitions, and when were learning agility skills, he walked on the "dog walk" unassisted the very first time he saw one, and I never had to "teach" it to him at all. The most surprising trick was the weave poles. The first time we went through them with a tight lead. The second time we did it with a loose lead. The third time was with no lead. I tried to take him through them a 4th time but he sat down and let me know he was bored. He did the weave poles perfectly after that every time, both in shows and in practicing. Yes, ADTs really are that smart. The counterexample would be Merlin's mate, Sarah. I couldn't teach her anything. But my wife (who was Sarah's pet human) tried it with Sarah and it took about 4-5 trips through the weave poles to "learn" them perfectly. I suspect that how the Airedale feels about you is the main governing factor on how fast the ADT learns from you.
Thankyou for your comment! It's rare to see an Airedale in our neighbourhood. I think our Lilah's the only Airdale in our town!
they are almost human. best breed ever.
I love Airedales! Mine just turned 10 recently, she's getting old and it breaks my heart;(
Like a gorgeous cuddly teddy!! Love them!!. ❤️🐻
My Definition of my Airedales," A perfect package of unconditional love wrapped in fur with deep loving eyes and a tail of truth.
I appreciate your honesty. Airedales are great dogs but they are not for everyone.
Great video.....had one growing up, Angus I have now is 9. Your video is spot on....I smiled the whole time, glad you enjoy yours as I do mine.!!!!
Really love your informative videos about Airedales....and Bruce is so handsome and adorable!
We are considering getting one to train as a service dog for our daughter and you have given some of the best information I've come across. Thank for taking the time to do these videos.
I am extremely interested in Airedales and this really provided a lot for me thank you!
This was a great video! Yes, I agree that they are more human than any dogs I have ever met. Amazing dogs!
Dead on about the Airedale learning curve. I could never teach mine to speak, on command (it's really an easy command, as every other dog I've ever had easily learned it) . He just couldn't see the reason for it. We lived near a childrens playground at that time, and I noticed that he was fascinated watching the children work their way up the 3 or 4 board floors, with crawl space & staggered openings to the slide at the top, so one day when there no kids playing there, I took him out there and in a mere 10 minutes, he would work himself to the top and go down the slide on command. I had to watch him around kids, because though he wouldn't bite, he was a natural referee, and if the horseplay got too rough, he wouldn't hesitate to 'punish' the one he saw as the aggressor. He punished by pinching with the little flat teeth between the canines. Didn't break skin, but it was painful, and often resulted in a little bruise. Unfortunately my wife didn't like him, so when it was time, I would up with a Scottie as replacement. Probably a better dog for an older person anyway. They're different , and in some ways the same. They are also referies, with an innate sense of fair play, and with short legs easier to keep up with.
Thank you so much! I've been looking into adopting an Airedale and now I know what to do and what to deal with.
You clearly love Bruce a lot. I really enjoyed this video. It has been so helpful to hear of the real life everyday experiences of an actual Airedale owner rather than the usual overly pedantic views of a so called expert. I had an Airedale years ago but I had to give him up for various reasons none of which I hasten to add were the dogs fault. But I am hoping to get one in the very near future and hence I came across your video in the course of my research. Really glad I did. Thank you very much. This has been really helpful. Regards to Bruce!
As someone who has had Airedales as companions for decades (the question of which is the owner and which is the pet was settled years ago - clearly the ADT's believe that THEY are the masters...). I absolutely LOVED this video (and will now go on to view your other (others?). You are spot on in about 99.9% of what you explain. There were only two minor things which I might mention, and they are not corrections but just additional information.
We currently have two "giants" or Oorang Airedales. Katie Mae (6) is a bit over 30" at the shoulder and is VERY muscular. She weighs in at a "dainty" 130 lbs (59.1 Kg) and her last "puppy", Archie (4), is a just a touch under 32" at the shoulder but is slender and weighs approximately 110 lbs (50 Kg). Katie Mae (yes we are in the deep South in the US) could happily go for years without a walk, although she can be as energetic as the typical Jack Russell when she feels like it. Archie on the other hand is EXTREMELY active (and "hunts" in our fenced in yard continuously). He demands as much exercise as possible and would thoroughly enjoy a 2-hour trip to the local dog park twice a day. My wife thinks he is hyperactive, but my own suspicion is that he would love to be on a large farm where he could keep the vermin under control. Here is a fairly urban residential setting, he is the reason that no one on within a half mile of our home has squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, coyotes, red foxes, or white-tailed deer any more, and had he been a bit faster one might have added hawks to that list as well (missed the hawk by about a foot when he jumped to catch it. So while I completely agree that most ADT's can manage with less than an hour a day of exercise, that applies only to MOST. Some require a good deal more - and if they don't get it out of doors, then they will manage to get it by running laps (and running roughshod) inside your home. (sigh)
The only other thing that I would like to add concerns grooming. You are again spot on about bathing - enough is enough and too much can be a disaster for your Airedale's coat and skin. But as to grooming if you are in a hot climate (I am in the Atlanta, GA area in the US), then clipping OFTEN in the hot months is not merely a good idea. It is more of a way to keep your Airedale from getting heat stroke. Temperatures above 100 F (roughly 38 C) are not not all that unusual here in the summer and highs run only a 3-4 degrees lower than that for sometimes as long as 5 months of the year. So depending on one's location, more frequent grooming may be necessary. (Note: I have an on-line friend who lives in Alaska. The summers there are brief and can be hot; however, the winters are long and very cold. My friend has the opposite problem, and he grooms once a year in the late spring. Surprisingly his Airedales (3 of them I believe) are comfortable outside in the winter when the temperature is above -10 F (-23 C) and they only have to wear their "booties" and "canine parkas" when the temperature drops to or below the -30 F (roughly -35 C) range.
Many apologies for going on so long - Airedales are a passion of mine and the longer I am the companion of such creatures the more I at their intelligence, their creativity, their loyalty, their sense of "protection of family and home", and their obvious sense of humor.
William Austin getting an 8 week old Airedale male in a few days and hearing about your passion excites me even more
Floor Floor I know this is late late but what do you think of your Airedlae!
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William Austin I have had two and on my third Airedale. They are very loyal fun companions and love most friendly people. Airedales in general are not hyper if given the right home and environment. My young dogs were good with 2x short walks a a day and a few romps in the yard with or without a soft type ball or soft frisbee. After about the age of 6 one walk a day is sufficient as long as outside play breaks in yard. Awesome watch dogs within the home. I do not recommend this breed of dog if they aren't given opportunities for a walk and some exercise outside the house and soft play inside. These are not dogs to be left outside if you have winters or in hot heat if you live in the South. They are definitely house dogs and need to live with their human companions. I live in Connecticut which has cold winters so I never have them out to long in severe cold weather. Actually no one should own any dog if not given the proper care and any special care given to that special breed of dog. A dog is only as good as its owner.
William Austin can they stay home alone for extended periods of time, say 5-7 hours
Well done!! You are right on the money. I love dales! They are number one in my book.
Absolutely great video! Describes Lilah to a T! She 's a great dog! Friendly with people and children. Supervision with small children recommended! Easy to train and entertaining to our family. She loves to talk complain and will tip your beer and drink if you're not watching. Lol! Thanks for the video!
Our Airedale (female, 55lbs.) lived to be 14 yrs. & 1 mo. She possessed all the Airedale traits you covered. Animated and entertaining, my next dog will be an Airedale. Ha de ron da, Haddie for short, came from a lineage of working stock dogs and definitely had the hunter instinct. She even treed a mama bear and her cub when she was 13.
spot on. I just lost my Lucy. she was 13 born on Christmas. great dog. can't wait for another one.
Mya my 6 year old is just like your boy! Great dog! Love her so much
My favorite breed and I've had the pleasure of owning a Beagle and a Doberman besides the Airedale.
In regard to bathing, we lived in the country on a lake, and our female 'dale spent hours swimming. (Remember, they're part otterhound!) We never had to bathe her with soap, except when she ran into a skunk! Water doesn't deplete the oils in the coat, soap does. Give your Airedales a chance to get in the water and swim from time to time -- they love to fetch a ball or stick -- it's great exercise for them and they really enjoy it!
I once coped with 11 Airedale puppies, those were the days
Love the pic on the beginning... Best big black nose! Airedorable!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have a giant schnauzer, English Mastiff, and will be going to get my Airedale this Saturday! My giant is defiantly the smartest dog I have ever owned, so I wanted to go with a similar breed. Or mabey it just cause the previous dog I trained was my mastiff😂. She may not be smart, but she can basic things like potty outside, sit and walk on a leash. Plus she is sweet with kids, and friends, but is also very protective. My giant is a little more aggressive though. For some reason there are a few people that he absolutely hates. Anytime they come over he literally will bark the entire time, and growl. I don’t want to punish him for being protective, so I usually just put him in my room and tell him to lay down.He never barks at people on walks, just when people come near the property. I’ve even taken him into stores before and he was fine. I hope the Airedale is a little more laid back, but I want still want him to be protective of me and my family. Super excited!
I've had 3 Airedales, Molly is 12 now, training, Molly has loads of trophies. l love all dogs, but I will always have an Airedale as the centre of my family.
I have, believe it or not, an Airdale/Beagle mix and I can't tell you what a diva this dog is. She's absolutely a blast to have around, but she is ALWAYS scheming something. Always up to no good lol And yes, she inherited the "I know you want me to go to you, but I'm not gonna" mentality.
Thanks. You have helped me understand and narrow down my choices.
I only met one Airedale before. Super cool creature. But I need a dog that listens and obeys me when I tell em Here and sit and stay.
thats what my airedale does :) we never brought him to training i myself as a kid trained him to sit paw down roll over and stay he learned all mastered. in 1 year from a puppy
Our Airedale is only 6 months old, he is always on the go, in someways,even outright bad!
People say that dogs dont think like humans, this guy does alot of side tricks to get to the other thing he wants, really! He actually has us fetching...... we are exhausted by days end....
Thanks for the detailed info!
What type raw food do you feed him exactly?
I have a female Airedale and a male Airedale/chow mix. Love these dogs and they are very human like. The two i have are extreme opposites. The male is the definition of a good dog and is always wanting to cuddle. The female is a trouble maker, i always have to watch her. She is a damn hooligan hahaha
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best dog in the world . . .
Awww he is so cute! I can't get over that giant nose they have! Gonna go cuddle my Airedale Frasier now!
Well said, young lady. You have more insight into your dog, then psychotherapists have in their patients,-and their patients can talk.
Agreed... BUT ADTs actually can and do talk, too. You just have to get to know them and really listen listen, and they will try to tell you what they want.
I had an Airedale since I was 10 I'm now 21 his name was Rex he just passed away yesterday he really was an amazing dog
So sorry! A true member in your family!
Someone broke into my dad's garden and the airedale ran him out of our garden and bit his leg and ripped his trousers, so they are a great guard dog
This was great insight. Thank you. I have a giant schnauzer and the personality seems very similar. I'm thinking about getting an Airedale and I think they are alike in intelligence, stubbornness, activity.
Do it!!! I have owned them all my life and would rather have no dog than get any breed other than an Airedale
I have Airedales, and I once had a neighbor who had a giant schnauzer. From observing both and seeing them play together I suspect that the Airedale had a lot more brain-power than the G.S. -- The ADT was forever tricking the G.S. and getting her way in everything while the G.S. seemed to be a good deal less "sharp" in a lot of ways. Of course, that could have been that individual G.S. - one should never "generalize" from a single case. But in any case, YMMV.
I had an airdale who was only 6 but he died a year ago but they are such amazing dogs
nice video
I like it
These dogs were used in ww1 because they're the most fearless dogs in the uk: they're not scared of gun shots and bombs
And the most highly decorated war dog from WW1 was an Airedale who despite being shot either 9 or 11 times still manged to get into the German pillbox and disabled all 3 of the Germans who were in it. Surprisingly the Airedale lived. I've read that ADTs were both the first "war dogs" in the 20th century as well as the first police dogs (back in England in the late 1800's/early 1900's).
I am planning on getting an airdale with my dad and I was wondering what breeder you got yours from?
hey ! I have has Airedales for 26 years! If you can get ahold of it get the Kholer method of guard dog training. Excellent book for training!! Later Gator
I had a couple of Airedales one named Annie and the other one is named Cochise I used to have a plum tree in my backyard and they used to jump up and grab them and eat them my female love bananas they had to be right myMail Cochise is bananas had to be black and Gucci Annie always played with a soccer ball Cochise hairstyle was a 15-inch car tire that he played with Annie she loved her beer Cochise he loved his wine they both lived about 15 years and a sense of humor you would not believe it
airedales have a strong personality,and a stubborn streak that runs from the tip of their nose to the tip of their tales.
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AIREDALES WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I love my scaredale, he is my fuzzy boy :D
my airdale is 14 and doing great besides hip problems that aspirin dosnt hurt
I grew up with 4 male dales - one was a bossy know-it-all. One was very regal, but devoted companion, that got visibly offended, if the punishment didn't fit the crime. One was a scared brat, that turned into a cranky old man, that pretended to be deaf when you asked him to do stuff he didn't want to - but he could still hear you cutting cheese, in the kitchen, even when he was in another part of the house - and the last one, who was a really cute, fuzzy and really friendly goofball.. but he had serious separation issues..
I loved them all, and they helped me through many tough times. and now, as a grown up, I'm at a point in my life where I'm thinking about getting my own.. and I kinda got me wondering, should I get a male or a female Dale?
My Welsh can ignore anything, except the sound of my changing my shirt or the non sound of putting on my flipflops, he'll just materialize out of nowhere, wondering where we're going. Open the door call his name to go out, nowhere to be seen lol
The feigning deafness is so true!
i would love a nother one help me find out how
This was super helpful, love the quality of the camera you're using to shoot the Airedale. Bruce seems like a handful, looking forward to hearing more about him! Any further recommendations on obedience training for Airedales?
+Conner B Thanks! I have loads of advice over on Paws and Prada - pawsandprada.uk - but just be patient, make training fun, try not to rely on treats too much and start training the moment you get home. If you have any specific questions then you can drop me an email on joy@pawsandprada.uk; happy to help!
+Paws and Prada
That's a good video,
you pretty much nailed it. I've had Airedale's before. Important
thing to remember is they grow fast so you should limit their
exercise in the firsts 12 months to 20mins or so because their bones
are still forming. Vary the training to keep it fresh. Not good for
small apartments. Bored Airedale's can be destructive. Lots of
exercise prevents that. A Fantastic Breed and you'll never have a
better friend. Great Guard dog too.
+Oliver Earley There's so much about airedales that can't fit in one video, I could have talked for hours! All medium to large sized dogs should have limited exercise; I go by the 5 minutes for each month of age rule. Exercise, play, games and training helps with boredom - I could exercise Bruce for hours but if he doesn't have the mental stimulation he#'ll still get bored. They really are a fantastic breed!
Can anyone recommend any good breeders? I want to get one but saving up (Expensive!)
i was looking into geting one and i was wondering how much you payed for bruce
The breed reminds me a lot of Bull Terriers.
you have great insight , a very high level of observation skills. I wonder if your Airedale stands around looking like he is thinking or even might have a slight case of temporary dementia , my dog does that often.
My Airedale when let outside to pee he prances to the middle of the yard barking looking around as if you say stay off my property im here now and youll be sorry if you breach my property line. lol
+Terry Holden Haha, they are brilliant dogs. Got to love that proud dale prance!
+Paws and Prada never heard that before but proud prance nails its that is exactly what it is. thanks.
Where are your new videos?? I need to see more of Bruce!!
You described out Jerome to a T
Wanting to adopt one at our shelter, she's beautiful and sweet! We have a yorkie and a lab mix are Airedales good with other dogs naturally?
My puppy is very mischievous yet intelligent, but she's not very well trained. She turned one a couple days ago. She is difficult to train. When I throw the ball she keeps it with her. Should I give her paid trading before she stops learning.
We have had Airedales for 30+ years (and severa litters of puppies along the way. Airedales NEVER stop learning. Our 13-1/2 year old male (Obidiah) learned to open a door by gripping the knob in his jaws, clamping down, and twisting when he was 13. I think they MAY stop learning about the same time they stop acting like puppies. I.e, maybe a day or two before they [ahem] cross the Rainbow Bridge from old age.
Although earlier training is better (because YOU will have more energy and patience), we were in one obedience class with a 10-month-old female and there was also a 10-year-old ADT female in the class as well. They were the two "stars" and both learned everything before any other dog in the class.
This is just my two cents' worth, and of course your smileage may vary.
MY welsh never brings the ball back until Im not paying attention. He likes to posses the ball and run but fetching he's take it or leave it. He truly likes stealing someone else's ball and posses that and keep it away. You can almost hear him chuckling as dobermans, rottweilers, or Sheppard are TRYING to chase him down for their ball.
Airdales love the bush and being real dogs , I have had them for years , your right about not being over handled , very independent dog , but loyal , bloody naughty though ,,,personally wouldn't own one in a city as they love being in the mix of stuff , not a excessory to ones hand bag , or brat kids ,, let them be what they are breed for , in the country on the back of trucks with their owner all day ,, not doggy daycare bullshit ,, same with wirehairs which I have had also ,,
Bruce is very cute
How do you feed him Raw Food for £1 a day?? Are you sure?
Can airdales be off leash
Jack yes all dogs can be off a leash, you just have to train them but, they are really stubborn
My Airedale is almost all time off leash. He is only getting stubborn when he has no action for more than two days, then he get's bored quite fast and does random things for getting my attention. And I of course have to be very fast when there's a cat crossing his path. But he is very attentive to my commands and I never have to get too loud or strict (which would actually be the most counterproductive tone, he would just shut off).
how often do you cut those wiry hair?
It depends on the climate where you live. I live in the Atlanta area and in the hot months I try to groom about every 3 weeks, while I may go 6 weeks to 2 months between groomings when Winger gets here. However, a friend in Alaska combs, removes foreign objects from their coats regularly. BUT she only gives them a "haircut" once a year in the late Spring, just before summer. [ Hmm. Let's see... wasn't Summer on a Thursday this year in Alaska? :-) ] Now that fact could also be related to the fact that she had either 12 or 13 Airedales the last time I saw one of her posts, and they ALL like to pile on the bed and keep her company at night. (No, I don't know how many of them make it there and how many get there late and end up on the floor. I just found they fact that they ALL try to get on the bed at night to be interesting...)
@@williamaustin8364 very good
how's the airedale for small apartments??
+Allan Cp Not great - they are active dogs, and though they aren't huge, they are quite large dogs. They also love to run around when they get excited, and they definitely need a garden they have a lot of access too as they love the outdoors.
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thank you!
+Allan Cp You're very welcome!
I would say the more room the better. The more important thing is time followed by socialization. Airedales that are left alone especially when they are young seem to have more anxiety and are more destructive. Airedales people ae a funny lot too, we instantly love any other Airedales person we meet and will be friendly to people that know it is an Airedale and not a Goldendoodle. Many many people I've met only know me as Max's dad. BTW Max just turned 8 on August 3. Happy Birthday buddy !!!
Allan Cp welsh terriers do look like airdales but different personality so you should choose wisely
only downfall is to the dales , some of them get arthritis , the one that I have ia a big boy , he weighs about 45 kg . But he has arthritis and hes in pain
I like this girl more than airdale :)
We have an Airedale and love him to death. Knows right and wrong. Feel very comfortable at night with my daughters and wife. Loves to cuddle
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can't agree with you about recall
i have had airdales and Welsh terrier six in total and found them very easy to train. all my dogs are off lead by 9 months.
my two Welsh terriers, i have trained as assistance dogs for disabled.
they are very intelligent
1:29 they like other dogs
WHY ON EARTH DOES MINE START BARKING LOUDLY AT OTHER DOGS AND SCRATCH DEM
Look at my dog Charlie
On my prof pic
He is wearing socks lol
Hugo’s Dank Memes cute!!!
You said Bruce is on a raw food diet .I just put a deposit on a new Airdale . In what respect are you talking about regarding Bruce's raw food diet . be it chicken ,or beef or other ???
Love airdales only dog on earth can and kill anything walks or crawl eyes they were used in war turn battles fields in airdale play grounds and they sent them dogs in trenches they would kill 5 well armed man no problem and gett out without a scratch only dog could .ty .
So....let's get in that nice comfy bed now
Damn girl, you are fine!
you are write
I have a Airedale she’s a pain
Airdales fought in war war 1 and war war 2 AND THAT'S A FACT! dolnt belive me look it up one Google. 😎
Have you ever considered the dog smarters than you . Mbya.
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Personal opinion but your beautiful in the face but the hair is throwing me.......I can't quite place it but it's def the hair. Anyway great video, best to you.