Ambition Irish Setters
Meet the breeder
I'm Amy N., the breeder behind Ambition Irish Setters located in Grand Junction, CO. Our dogs are bred not for profit, the money from purchases goes toward theirs and their dam's health. The majority are placed in loving companion homes on limited registration with a few going to show homes on full registration. We do not breed dogs unless they meet our ultimate standards. I want a sound dog, temperamentally, and in their body.
Q. & A. with Amy
Why did you start breeding?
In 1996 I got my foundation sire from my best friend's mom who'd just had her first litter. He turned out to be excellent and won his class at the national and finished easily. In 1999 I got my foundation dam from a breeder in CA with a complimentary pedigree and conformation, and they produced my first homebred champion. Along I have paired up with Gail Miller of Analainn Irish Setters in Boulder, CO and we have produced some lovely top winning dog and companions. The litters are primarily born and raised at Gail's home in Boulder.What makes your program special?
We breed simply for ourselves and though we've had great successes in the past six generations, knowing our puppies and their owners are happy is the utmost important to us. My dogs are healthy and well cared for house dogs, with a nice fenced yard, and companions and pets are placed in excellent homes. We go to the utmost to ensure health screening in parents, and new home screening for our puppies before they leave our home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Amy
Amy 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
"The deposit amount is included in the price of the puppy. We just want to make sure buyers are serious about their commitment to the puppy. This will be collected after we review your submitted questionnaire, review a legally binding contract, and are approved by phone. The deposit amount is included in the price of the puppy. We just want to make sure buyers are serious about their commitment to the puppy. This will be collected after we review your submitted questionnaire, review a legally binding contract, and are approved by phone."
Contract & health guarantee
Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy directly.
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 Amy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Grand Junction, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Grand Junction Airport (Walker Field)
More about Amy
Club memberships
Amy is a member of Irish setter Club of America and Irish setter club of Colorado.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ambition Irish Setters 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
Excellent level
Ambition Irish Setters 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 Irish Setters.
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.
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.
PRA, Irish Setter Type, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type I
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).
