Cool Hand Luke Kennels
- Huntersville, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Expected Airedale Terrier litter
Due Nov. 2025
Ready Dec. 27
Planned Airedale Terrier litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Cool Hand Luke Kennels located in Huntersville, NC. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. Matching each family with the right puppy is the key to our success and yours. We are honored to bring another member of the family into your life!
Q. & A. with Alisha
Why did you start breeding?
My Aunt Mary was a veterinarian. I use to go to work with her as a child. She taught me about a lot of different breeds. She raised Elk Hounds, Airedale’s and she showed pekingese. I worked with different vets over the years as a tech. I started breeding Jack Russell Terriers in 2009 Our son Luke wanted an Airedale, king of the terriers! I didn’t plan to breed our first Airedale. Her temperament was just amazing. I thought this is what every family needs. She was so incredibly gentle and fun and intelligent. We really just want to keep the integrity of this breed going. Make other families as happy as ours. They are just amazing dogs.What makes your program special?
Our Airedales are our family members. They are raised inside our home. They sleep in our rooms. They go on vacations with us. We take them camping and hiking. Our pups are raised in with lots of love and socialization. They are handled every day. We keep a growth chart. We have children, they are great with kids. We litter train our pups we recommend crate training when they go to their new homes. Keeping the pups on a schedule for optimal health and training. Overall we just want happy healthy pups. We want to bring your family as much joy as we have had over the years with this wonderful breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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 Alisha
Alisha 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes deworming, tails docked, dew claws removed. All puppies are AKC registered and come complete with a puppy folder. Vet check and puppy health guarantee. All puppy are the same price male or female, color or size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alisha 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 Alisha 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 Alisha 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Alisha.
Puppy pick-up locations
Alisha will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Huntersville, NC
4375 miles away · Alisha's location
Flexible meeting point
Alisha can meet at a location that works for both of you
Meet at RDU airport
4269 miles away near Raleigh, NC
Meet at CLT airport
4388 miles away near Charlotte, NC
Puppy transport options
Alisha offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Alisha
Alisha has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Alisha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Alisha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cool Hand Luke Kennels 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
Litter and program updates
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Program update on 07 Oct. •
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Program update on 07 Oct. •Getting brushed on the table😁
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Program update on 06 Aug. •Look at these two sisters..😍
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Program update on 22 July •Pup date!Whiz on the grooming table table. He sure is a handsome boy!
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Program update on 07 July •Gary
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Program update on 07 July •Charlotte
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Program update on 19 June •Millie and Barley
Parent dogs
Amelia, mom
Airedale Terrier
About Amelia
Amelia is a female Airedale Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alisha decided to make her part of their program. Alisha 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.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Gary, dad
Airedale Terrier
About Gary
Gary is a standard size Airedale terrier. He has a huge personality. He gets along with other dogs, male or female, and produces beautiful, healthy pups! Gary can open any door pretty much reach anything that he wants to get into. Super intelligence and very loving. He’s an absolute gorgeous overgrown puppy!!😄
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Charlotte, mom
Airedale Terrier
About Charlotte
Charlotte was chosen for our breeding program because of her temperament, health, and intelligence. She is amazing with children and other animals. She is a very gentle, loving dog. Charlotte enjoys long naps, laying in the sun playing tug-of-war and she gets extra playful in the cold weather! Such a beautiful dog with a wonderful personality!
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cool Hand Luke Kennels 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
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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Alisha to bring home their puppies.
Maranda G.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4Alisha and Beck were such a joy to work with!!! The communication was amazing, our sweet Whizzer boy is perfect! His temperament is perfect for my family, toddler included. We consistently get asked about him and compliments on his silly personality. Beck was so kind to meet me at the airport at the exchange, she made me feel so comfortable and prepared! I cannot thank you ladies enough! We will certainly be back for another to add to the family someday 🖤
Elijah J.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4Alisha was great to work with, she answered any questions I may have and was very knowledgeable about her pups and the breed itself. She was very easy to work with and I would definitely recommend her to anyone... best breeder ever!
Jatie H.
Verified owner · July 2025
Alisha was so easy to work with, thankful that she was able to work with our pickup time frame! Very knowledgeable about the breed and helpful with all of my questions.
Astrea D.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4We had an awesome experience working with Alisha, she is very kind and was always in contact with us sending us picture of our puppy. I paid for the traveling nanny service and it was great, very legit family.
Raymond F.
Verified owner · July 2025
Working with Alisha and Beck was a wonderful experience. From the first contact until we picked up Ella they were absolutely marvelous. Every question answered promptly. Every request fulfilled. The pick up was amazing and quick. We have kept in touch since we got Ella, and they love the photos, videos, and stories about Ella. We plan to keep them updated on her personal as she grows. Good Dog was fantastic. Easy payment process, and great communication. 10 stars to all involved!!!
Katherine G.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Alisha was great to work with. She sent us photos regularly and answered the questions we asked. They met us part of the way down so we didn’t have to drive as far as well. Our baby Ember is such a sweet and playful dog and she quickly became a big part of our family.
