Ideal Dale – The Global Standard in Airedale Terrier & Lagotto Romagnolo Breeding
Airedale & Lagotto breeding at its finest — trusted worldwide, built on legacy, excellence, and love.
Ideal Dale at a Glance
Since 1994, Goran Karanović has been passionately involved in cynology, show dogs, and international breeding. Ideal Dale has been fully registered since 2011 and has been shaping the future of Airedale Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolos since 2009. Our dogs live across more than 30 countries on 5 continents, from Italy and the UK to the USA, Japan, Australia and South Africa.
Global Presence
Dogs in 30+ countries across 5 continents
Champion Bloodlines
Multiple international champions and Best in Show winners
Certified FCI Judge
International dog show judge for Airedale & Lagotto standards
Family-Raised Dogs
Raised with love, socialized with care, bred with purpose
Before You Buy a Puppy – Read This
Becoming a dog owner means more than choosing the cutest puppy — it means making a lifelong commitment. Whether you’re considering an Airedale Terrier or a Lagotto Romagnolo, we invite you to reflect on the responsibilities, costs, and daily realities of dog ownership.
💰 Can you truly afford a puppy?
Beyond the purchase price — food, grooming, vet care and lifelong support add up. Can you commit long-term?
🏡 Is your lifestyle ready?
A puppy needs time, space, and attention — not just love. Do you have the daily energy to raise a companion?
👦🐶 Boy or Girl?
Male or female? We break the myths and help you choose based on personality, not assumptions.
What Owners Say About Ideal Dale
From Cyprus to Sweden, from the USA to Greece — Ideal Dale dogs live in loving homes across the globe. Whether they’re loyal companions or show champions, they’re always part of the family.
Read More TestimonialsReal Stories. Real Families.
Discover what it truly means to welcome an Airedale Terrier or Lagotto Romagnolo from Ideal Dale into your life. These video testimonials from families across the globe share their honest experiences — from first contact to lifelong companionship.
Watch All TestimonialsWhy Choose Ideal Dale?
Not all breeders are created equal. Ideal Dale is more than a name — it’s a promise of ethics, excellence, and enduring companionship in both Airedale Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolos. Here’s why families across 30+ countries have chosen us.
🌍 International Trust
Ideal Dale dogs thrive on 5 continents — from Europe and Asia to North America and Australia.
🏆 FCI Judge & Breed Expert
Over 30 years of experience in show dogs and judging with a passion for breed standards.
❤️ Ethical Breeding, Family Raised
Each puppy is raised with love, socialized daily, and matched carefully with its future home.
📬 Lifelong Support
We stay in touch with families for years. Questions, grooming, or just photos — we’re here.
This Is Not Just Breeding. This Is Legacy.
At Ideal Dale, every Airedale Terrier and Lagotto Romagnolo we raise carries a story — of passion, precision, and purpose. We don’t just send puppies home. We send character, courage, and connection across borders.
Because to us, a well-bred dog isn’t the end of the journey — it’s the start of something extraordinary.
The Human Behind Ideal Dale
Ideal Dale is led by a breeder whose reputation extends far beyond Serbia. As an FCI judge, professional groomer, and lifelong student of dog psychology, he has spent over 30 years perfecting the temperament, structure, and spirit of both Airedale Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolos. In constant dialogue with top breeders worldwide, his work reflects not just knowledge, but heart.
For those who seek more than pedigrees — who seek connection, clarity, and character — the Ideal Dale path begins here.
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