Inscribed, "45. Bear-dog Cody Wyoming" on verso; Inscribed in type, "33. Airdale dogs were used for bear hunting, during the days when dogs were permitted in the mountains. Since then they have been outlawed. The part of the Airdale - who has little scent, but great courage and agility - was to slip behind the bear when he was at bay. The big dogs held the bears attention, while the Airdale silently nip bruin in the heels. Between them they held the quarry long enough for the hunter to catch up. Painted at Cody, Wyoming" on verso.
