AIREDALES ON PARADE - BABCOCK, FOUR

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ANNABELLE
BABCOCK

On 13 July 1999, Sally writes:
"Annabelle, the elegant Airedale, came to me in late June 1999. I didn't know what to expect, as the family was dumping her because she had supposedly killed the neighbor's cat. I feel, however, that this was a rationalization, and it was more of a convenience thing. She had been well-cared for in terms of medical attention and grooming, except for ear infections and a big flea problem, both of which were corrected immediately.

"Five-year-old Annabelle was extremely depressed the first week, but her behavior was absolutely perfect. She is gentle, lady-like and highly respectful of my home and possessions. We've not had one incident of any kind to complain about.

"It took a few days to introduce her to Indy & Rodney, but now they are all together, co-exisiting beautifully. She is undoubtedly one of the finest Airedales I've ever been around - perfect in standard, ears, tail, coat etc. - and perfect in temperament and behavior. She is truly a fine example of the breed.

"At the same time, she is pure Airedale, with great energy and affection.

"There is a bit of baggage, though, but nothing that detracts from her good behavior. She has some paranoia in a couple of situations, demonstrating to me some insecurity stemming from neglect. She has shown no aggression in any form.

"So, after lengthy discussions with a family in Wisconsin with young children, I am sending her up up there to a loving new home. This is another heart-breaker for me. I'm still not over darling Mollie yet."

Read ANNABELLE TAKES THE "A" TRAIN for her journey to Wisconsin via ATUR

Annabelle shown with the kind permission of Sally Babcock

ANNABELLE BABCOCK
On 13 July 1999, Sally writes: "Annabelle, the elegant Airedale, came to me in late June 1999. I didn't know what to expect, as the family was dumping her because she had supposedly killed the neighbor's cat. I feel, however, that this was a rationalization, and it was more of a convenience thing. She had been well-cared for in terms of medical attention and grooming, except for ear infections and a big flea problem, both of which were corrected immediately.
"Five-year-old Annabelle was extremely depressed the first week, but her behavior was absolutely perfect. She is gentle, lady-like and highly respectful of my home and possessions. We've not had one incident of any kind to complain about.
"It took a few days to introduce her to Indy & Rodney, but now they are all together, co-exisiting beautifully. She is undoubtedly one of the finest Airedales I've ever been around - perfect in standard, ears, tail, coat etc. - and perfect in temperament and behavior. She is truly a fine example of the breed.
"At the same time, she is pure Airedale, with great energy and affection.
	"There is a bit of baggage, though, but nothing that detracts from her good behavior. She has some paranoia in a couple of situations, demonstrating to me some insecurity stemming from neglect. She has shown no aggression in any form.
"So, after lengthy discussions with a family in Wisconsin with young children, I am sending her up up there to a loving new home. This is another heart-breaker for me. I'm still not over darling Mollie yet."
Read ANNABELLE TAKES THE "A" TRAIN for her journey to Wisconsin via ATUR
Annabelle shown with the kind permission of Sally Babcock