Anamacara Irish Setters

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Tami & Gail J.

Breeder of Irish Setters

  • Verona, WI
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Mabel

Planned Irish Setter litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Tami & Gail J., the breeder behind Anamacara Irish Setters located in Verona, WI. We strive for sound moving, trainable, healthy dogs that best represent our ideal picture of the Irish Setter. We breed selectively for structurally sound, healthy dogs with outgoing temperaments that and have outstanding traits and features we are looking to continue in the breed.

Q. & A. with Tami & Gail

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Gail and John began with their first companion and obedience dogs in 1968, and began showings dogs in the 1980s. In 1998, a breeder entrusted us with a quality bitch worthy of breeding; she became our foundation. We consider structure, temperament, health clearances, breed type, and pedigree and strive to produce excellent individuals and consistent litters with quality in every puppy.
  • What makes your program special?

    Today’s Anamacara dogs represent our vision of the breed standard, correctly structured, powerful moving dogs that could work efficiently in the field all day and then come in to be wonderful house dogs and family pets. We have a clear vision of what makes the ideal Irish Setter and what we want to achieve with each breeding. We are the extensive health history and consistency of our litters.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Tami & Gail

Tami & Gail 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Includes 6.5% Good Dog fee, guarantees in puppy contract, AKC registration, first set of vaccinations, deworming, veterinary exam, microchip, structural/temperament evaluation, puppy socialization. We take deposits after a litter is born, and return deposits if we do not have a puppy that is the right fit. Deposits are not refunded if buyers commit to a puppy and then change their minds.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tami & Gail 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 Tami & Gail 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 Tami & Gail 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tami & Gail.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Verona, WI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dane County Airport (Truax Field)


Meet in Madison, WI

More about Tami & Gail

  • Club memberships

    Tami & Gail is a member of Badger Kennel Club, Western Irish Setter Club, Irish Setter Club of Milwaukee, and Irish Setter Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Tami & Gail has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months

    Tami & Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Tami & Gail’s links

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Tami & Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Anamacara 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Anamacara 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.