Montagna del Mare Lagotto Romagnolo
- 1 club membership
Meet the breeder
I'm 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.
Therese’s experience
About Therese
I grew up with pet dogs and was always fascinated with the process of proper breeding. While I have had many dogs throughout my life, in 2005, I got my first Lagotto. I have a background in health and education. In 2006, I was one of the founding members of the Lagotto Romganolo Club of America. I have served on the board. We had our first litter in 2012.
What makes Therese’s 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.
Therese is a member of a club
Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America
Therese’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified
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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $3,500 - $4,000.
“The price includes a veterinary health check, deworming, first vaccine, microchip, and proper puppy socialization. AKC Registration is also included in the price.”
Contract and 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.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
I have regular visitors, hold at least one puppy party, expose them to children of various ages. I follow Puppy Culture, expose them to various rooms, surfaces, noises, situations, go for rides, have several props, expose them to other safe animals, and have them handled as much as is safe for the age. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Beginning potty training , "No" Biting or Chewing, Crate Training, Clicker Training, Sit Command, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Elderly, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Noises , Various Surfaces , Strangers, Puppy Culture , and Outdoors, e.g. rain.
Puppy health practices
They are all health checked before going home, have been dewormed, have had their first vaccination, and are also microchipped.
Extras
We send our puppies home with AKC Registration, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, Toy with Mom's Scent, and Vaccinations.
Bringing your puppy home
Therese offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Bellingham, WA or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Therese
Why Therese started 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.
Therese has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 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
Meet Therese's parent dogs
All breeds
Lagotto Romagnolo
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
Lagotto Romagnolo
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).