ABOUT US

Our reputation is built on honesty and integrity over a period of more than 20 years. We are now placing the second and third generation of puppies with owners who have had our lines previously. In the first year of its life, we guarantee each puppy will be genetically healthy and not become disabled from any genetic defect. We also guarantee every puppy will have a suitable temperament to become a good pet. Both are replacement guarantees. Any dog we have bred may be returned to us, no reason required, at any time. In the early '80s, we culled all the lines from our breeding stock that historically produced any genetic diseases such as dysplasia, esophagus problems, allergies, eye problems and heart problems. With healthy stock, we have produced a virtually disease free and completely healthy line of offspring that feel good and are ready to show at any time. The pet owner reaps the rewards of these high quality genetic traits in their adoption of one of our puppies. Another consideration is the beauty of the pet. In the past 20 years we have bred and shown over 75 AKC Champions, proof of the quality and beauty of our stock.

Dick chaired the committee to write a Code of Ethics for the Airedale Terrier Club of America, and Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club of D/FW, www.lsatc.com. We were one of three people who founded the Lone Star Airedale Club and both Glenna and Dick have served on the board and in various offices of Airedale Terrier Club of America, Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club Faith City Kennel Club (www.faithcitykennelclub.org), and American Dog Owners Association (www.adoa.org). Dick has served as Director, Secretary and Vice President of American Dog Owners Association. Glenna is currently Treasurer of Southwest Airedale Terrier group and Faith City Kennel Club. Dick has judged National Sweepstakes in both Airedale Terrier Club of America and Welsh Terrier Club of America Specialty shows.

We have mentored many of the people who are now competing on a national level in Airedale and Welsh Terrier competition. We were fortunate to be in on the early times of their showing and congratulate Joan Clarke (Penaire), David and Laura Post (Texter), Kim Ward (Cornerstone), and countless others who have gone on to become highly respected competitors on their own. We have won Best of Breed at many prestigious shows such as Westminster Kennel Club, and have won several Best in Show awards in the past few years. Our dogs have been ranked #1 in the nation on several occasions and we were Breeders of the Year 3 times in the Welsh Terrier Club of America. Ch. Briggsdale Gold Eagle is sire of the first AKC Welsh Terrier Agility Champion. More than 75 of our Airedales and Welsh Terriers have been awarded AKC Championship titles and many of them have received AKC obedience titles.

When you consider our breeding practices, our long-term guarantees and our integrity at BRIGGSDALE, you may be assured that you will receive the best possible quality in health and temperament in any puppy you get from us. You may also depend on us to assist in any way reasonable for the lifetime of the dog. We raised the bar by placing our ethical and breeding guarantees in writing and on our pedigree form driving others to follow our lead.

We are very interested in producing a Welsh Terrier with the same personality and temperament as our Airedales. So far, we have made a good amount of progress, but with some limits. The Welshes are still more territorial, more active, quicker to learn both good and bad habits, more apt to be intensely interested in any activity, more alert to noises and movement. They are the first to notice a strange car in our driveway and are at the door before the Airedale gets to its feet and out of the middle of the floor. Welsh Terriers make just as good a pet but they take a couple of months longer to reach a sort of mature household pet temperament that we like to see in both the Airedale and Welsh. The Welsh is also generally tougher, with a defensive nature when other animals try to intimidate them and do not take well to training in which a trainer or groomer uses force or pain to try to get the dog to react favorably. An Airedale can be talked to and he will just hurt like he has been beat, but a Welsh will let you talk to him and he will just dance around 6 inches from your fingertips until you give up on him and sit down. Then he will come and jump in your lap to get you over being so grumpy. They are sometimes too smart for some people who never catch on to the dog's ability to get the owner to do what the dog wants.

You may reset assured that we will provide you with a puppy or adult that will be suitable for your lifestyle.  We will be here to help in any way possible to make your adoption and ownership a pleasant and rewarding experience.  Feel free to call or e-mail if you have any concerns or unanswered questions.