Britain began to use dogs as soldiers after Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Hautenville Richardson demonstrated their helpfulness. (9/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:17 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 9/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Airedale’s tenacity, athleticism, and eagerness to please made them perfect army dogs in World War I. Next article Airedales were used for everything from carrying messages to locating fallen soldiers. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.