Rita and Daniel Montgomery - Cedarwood Siberians and Shibas

Rita M.

Certified Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Rita and Daniel Montgomery - Cedarwood Siberians and Shibas located in Tuscaloosa, AL. We offer both show quality and companion puppies to pre-vetted homes. We are dedicated to breeding healthy and well-tempered puppies that make great companions for you and your family.

Q. & A. with Rita

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Started showing and meeting other breeders. Saw sires with great breed characteristics that I wanted in future puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    Puppies, one litter at a time, one or less per year, are raised in my home. Puppies are acclimated to other dogs and children. Sire and dam have been health tested and passed all required testing for the breed. Health guarantee.

  • 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Rita

Rita 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 between $1,200 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes puppy pack with toys and literature about the breed. Health guarantee included. Puppies are microchipped and all age appropriate vaccines have been provided. Vet health checks. Puppies that are sold as show prospects are have a higher cost than companion puppies. All pups are microchipped and registered with full or limited registration (requires spay/neuter).”

Contract & health guarantee

Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Rita.

  • Meet in Tuscaloosa, AL

    4740 miles away · Rita's location

  • Flexible meeting point

    Rita can meet at a location that works for both of you

  • Meet at BHM airport

    4702 miles away near Birmingham, AL

Puppy transport options

Rita offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Rita

  • Club memberships

    Rita is a member of Heart of Dixie Shiba Inu Fanciers, Tuscaloosa Kennel Club, and Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc..

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Rita has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Rita’s links

Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rita and Daniel Montgomery - Cedarwood Siberians and Shibas 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Rita and Daniel Montgomery - Cedarwood Siberians and Shibas 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 Shiba Inu.

  • 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • 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).

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