Anamacara Irish Setters
- Verona, WI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Irish Setter litter
Due June 2027
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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Tami & Gail partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 9 weeks old.
“We evaluate our litters for structure and temperament at eight weeks old. We do not breed a litter unless we want to keep pupp(ies). We choose our keepers first and then make placement decisions based on the quality of prospective homes, and the best match between puppy and new home situation. We make all placement decisions. ”
Price
“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.”
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 over 1 year
Tami & Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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
- TJ
Tami & Gail J.
Litter update on 08 June 2025 •Black boy chilling on the deck with littermates
Henri and Eleanor's litter
Parent dogs
Hattie, mom
Irish Setter
About Hattie
Hattie is a female Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tami & Gail decided to make her part of their program. Tami & Gail 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.
Mabel, mom
Irish Setter
About Mabel
Mabel is an always happy dog who loves her ball and participating in whatever is going on in the household.
Eleanor, mom
Irish Setter
About Eleanor
Eleanor is a bright eyed, happy girl who lives life with enthusiasm. Birdy and brainy, she is energetic and playful. A lovely moving dog. One of our favorites.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Irish Setter Type, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health 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).
