All Riverwood Airedale litters will be bred to conform as closely as possible to the Standard of Excellence of its breed. Airedale Terrier hips are x-rayed in all breeding stock for signs of HD (hip dysplasia) and are sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for animals (OFA) for certification. We will include a spay-neuter agreement or AKC non-breeding registration for companions. also, there will be a stipulations that the animal be returned to Riverwood Airedales if circumstances change and the buyer is no longer able to keep their Airedale Terrier. All prospective buyers will be completely educated as to the nature and special needs of the Airedale Terrier puppy. To ensure the availability of a Riverwood Airedale Terrier, a deposit may be made before the time of purchase.