Cool Hand Luke Kennels
- Huntersville, NC ·
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Upcoming litters
Planned Airedale Terrier litter
Due Dec. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Alisha 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 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Teddy
Went homeMale
Belmont
Went homeMale
Bradley
Went homeMale
Lacy
Went homeFemale
Psyche
Went homeFemale
Boone
Went homeMale
Goose
Went homeMale
Badger
Went homeMale
Alfie
Went homeMale
Lulu
Went homeFemale
Leon
Went homeMale
Wyatt
Went homeMale
Molly
Went homeFemale
Madison
Went homeFemale
Denver
Went homeMale
Chewy
Went homeMale
Goose
Went homeMale
Moose
Went homeMale
Whiskey
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Angel Grace
Went homeFemale
Birdie
Went homeFemale
Milo
Went homeMale
Sailor
Went homeFemale
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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Alisha partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“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. first vaccinations administered by veterinarian. Are pups come complete with puppy summary written up by the vet. 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
- 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 drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alisha.
Breeder's location
Meet in Huntersville, NC
4375 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
4388 miles away
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More about Alisha
Alisha has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 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
Alisha M.
Program update on 27 July •Puppy well check day!! Dr. Fritz said everyone looks great! First round of vaccinations not a whimper.🥰
Alisha M.
Program update on 04 July •
Alisha M.
Program update on 29 June •Cozy in their new set up😊
Alisha M.
Program update on 26 June •Eyes are open they are walking and being vocal!
Alisha M.
Program update on 24 May •Is this there bed?😅
Alisha M.
Litter update on 13 May •Piper
Gary and Amelia's litter
Alisha M.
Program update on 07 May •This beautiful pup is growing up so fast! Her name is Birdy from our last litters.
Alisha M.
Program update on 05 May •Duke growing up to be a beautiful Airedale!!
Alisha M.
Program update on 12 Mar •Miss Madison on her way home! She relaxed with her bunny and and blanket!!such a sweetie pie🥰
Alisha M.
Program update on 27 Feb •Milo being sweet ❤️
Parent dogs
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).
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).
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).
Parent health 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.
Justin S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Bottom line up front, I highly recommend Cool Hand Luke Kennels. From the first message, Alisha was outstanding. She was BY FAR the most responsive breeder on Good Dog. My wife and I were looking at different breeds and breeders for about six months before we decided on an Airedale and Cool Hand. I had A LOT of questions for Alisha and she never had an issue answering, and actually proactively sent updates and inquiries if he had any additional questions. Finally, on delivery day, Josh (Alisha's husband) drove Oliver about 3 hours from the kennel to make it a bit easier for us coming from Rhode Island. Oliver (previously Bradley) has been amazing. He's energetic, loving, intelligent, and is catching on to life with us very quickly. He is getting his 12 week vaccinations this week and we are anxious to really expose him to the wide world! Do not hesitate to choose Cool Hand Luke if you are looking for an Airedale Terrier, or if you are just shopping breeds, reach out to Alisha and learn about this amazing breed. Alisha, thank you so much!!! Wish you the best in the future!
Natalie A.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Alisha made every step so smooth and stress free. From picking out the right pup for our new family to scheduling pickup she was able to walk us through everything. We are so thankful for her knowledge and direction.
Tina D.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Alisha was great to work with. Very knowledgeable about Airedales which helped me make the finally decision with bringing an Airedale into our family. The whole process was smooth and exciting!
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Adrienne H.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Alisha was so knowledgeable and passionate about Airedale Terriers. She was wonderful with communication, providing us updates and pictures of our sweet Goose, and preparing us to bring him home . We are so very thankful to have found Cool Hand Luke Kennels. 💙💙
Amante H.
Verified owner · July 2026
We had an amazing experience with Alisha at Cool Hand Luke Kennels. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, patient, and easy to work with. She went above and beyond to answer our questions, keep us updated, and make sure everything was ready for us. Alisha worked with us throughout the entire process and had our puppy ready to come home when the time came. You can truly tell she loves and cares for her dogs. Our puppy arrived happy, healthy, and well-socialized, and he’s already become such a wonderful part of our family. If you’re looking for a breeder who is caring, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being of their puppies, I highly recommend Alisha and Cool Hand Luke Kennels. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
Casandra C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Working with Alisha and Josh was wonderful. They were so responsive and happy to answer all of my questions thoroughly. They were also very flexible and accommodating when my plans to pick up the puppy got complicated. They very obviously care deeply for all of their dogs and go above and beyond to make sure the puppies are taken care exactly as they aught to be. We couldn’t be happier to have our new baby thanks to Alisha and Josh.
