Montagna del Mare Lagotto Romagnolo
Meet the breeder
I'm Therese W., the breeder behind Montagna del Mare Lagotto Romagnolo located in Bellingham, WA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We take great care in breeding only adults that conform to the breed standard in terms of conformation. Our goal is to create loving members of the family that can also participate in all the various events open to our canine companions.
Q. & A. with Therese
Why did you start breeding?
It has always been an interest and I have several friends who are breeders. I learned from them as mentors, have attended many workshops, and felt that with my commitment to health, temperament, education that I could help improve the breed and breed quality dogs for pet, show, and breeding.What makes your program special?
I try and only use breeding males and females that meet the breed standard, are fully health tested, and have good temperaments. I spend quality time with all my dogs and when raising them and follow the Puppy Culture program as best I can.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Therese
Therese 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.
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
“The price includes a veterinary health check, deworming, first vaccine, microchip, and proper puppy socialization. AKC Registration is also included in the price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Therese 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 Therese 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 Therese 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Therese.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bellingham, WA
2302 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bellingham Airport
2304 miles away
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More about Therese
Club memberships
Therese is a member of Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Therese has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Therese was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Therese is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Montagna del Mare Lagotto Romagnolo 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
Fallon, mom
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Fallon
Fallon is a female Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Therese decided to make her part of their program. Therese 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
Excellent level
Montagna del Mare Lagotto Romagnolo 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 Lagotti Romagnoli.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Profile, Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE), Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
