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Monterra Airedales
Meet the breeder
I'm Judy H., the breeder behind Monterra Airedales located in Columbia Falls, MT. At Monterra Airedales our goal is to breed, exhibit, love, and nurture the Airedale Terrier which meets the AKC standard as closely as possible and will be healthy, happy, sturdy, and beautiful representatives of the breed, having the qualities to make them first and foremost cherished companions. Additionally, we are striving to produce Airedales that will be competitive in the show ring, agility, tracking, obedience, and hunting.
Q. & A. with Judy
Why did you start breeding?
We have been involved with Airedales since 1983, starting out with dogs that we put obedience titles on and used as therapy dogs visiting folks in nursing homes and gradually becoming involved in showing and breeding quality Airedales.What makes your program special?
We want all of our dogs to be placed in loving homes where they will be a positive addition to the home and society for the life of the dog. We want all of our dogs to be placed in loving homes where they will be a positive addition to the home and society for the life of the dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Judy
Judy 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
Connect with Judy to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Judy 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 Judy 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 Judy 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 Judy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbia Falls, MT
More about Judy
Club memberships
Judy is a member of Airedale Club of America.
Judy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Judy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Judy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Monterra Airedales 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
Monterra Airedales 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
