Airedale's of Blue Ridge Virginia
Meet the breeder
I'm Kirk A., the breeder behind Airedale's of Blue Ridge Virginia located in Lexington, VA. Airedale's of Blue Ridge Virginia are professional handlers of Airedales. It is our goal to produce healthy, show-quality puppies with wonderful temperaments. We focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to Airedale Terriers while striving to produce puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation.
Q. & A. with Kirk
Why did you start breeding?
I have had several different breeds growing up and started helping my uncle breed his Shar-peis and Rottweilers in 1984.What makes your program special?
Airedales of Blue Ridge Virginia are professional handlers of Airedales. It is our goal to produce healthy, show-quality puppies with wonderful temperaments. We focus on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to Airedale Terriers while striving to produce puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. We do not have outside kennels. Our animals are all raised in our home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include grizzle and tan and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kirk
Kirk has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip and puppy socialization. Puppies are priced on if they will be shown and breed or just a family pet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kirk may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kirk offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kirk directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kirk.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lexington, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
Flexible meeting point
Kirk can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kirk
Kirk has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Kirk was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kirk is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Airedale's of Blue Ridge Virginia meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Airedale's of Blue Ridge Virginia reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Airedale Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
