I'm Diane H., the breeder behind Bua Hills Irish Terriers located in Council Bluffs, IA. Whether you are looking for a show dog or loving companion our dogs are bred for health, temperament and type. I do not breed a lot of litters mainly when I need a show dog.
Q. & A. with Diane
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to breed my own show dogs.
What makes your program special?
I do not breed a lot of litters mainly when I need a new show dog
I breed for health, type and temperament.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Diane
Diane 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC pre paid registration
Microchip with lifetime subscription
All vaccination to date
Health certificate.”
Contract & health guarantee
Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Toys
Food & treats
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Diane.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Council Bluffs, IA
977 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eppley Airfield
983 miles away
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Meet in Des Moines, IA
867 miles away
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More about Diane
Club memberships
Diane is a member of Council Bluffs Kennel Club and Irish Terrier Club of America .
Diane has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bua Hills Irish Terriers 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 dogs
Lottie, mom
Irish Terrier
About Lottie
Lottie is a female Irish Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Simon, dad
Irish Terrier
About Simon
Simon is a male Irish Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Diane decided to make him part of their program. Diane has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Bua Hills Irish Terriers 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 Irish Terriers.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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).