Black and Tan Tail Feathers
- Indianapolis, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Tom M., the breeder behind Black and Tan Tail Feathers located in Indianapolis, IN. We are passionate about our breed and want all our puppies to find happy, loving, and active homes. Our dogs are field-bred with good hunting lines. Not a hunter? That's fine, our dogs make wonderful family pets. They are bred for health and temperament with a focus on athleticism and intelligence. They are very active and need space to run, they can also be a little too smart for their own good which, of course, makes for very entertaining companions!
Q. & A. with Tom
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding Gordons almost two years later after getting our male three years ago. The reason we decided to breed these dogs was because they are not common and we had a hard time finding puppies near us so we thought there could be more people out there like us who wanted a Gordon but couldn't find one near them.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because we do not have a kennel full of dogs where multiple litters are born in one year causing too much of an influx in the market. We also offer our puppies tons of enriching activities and opportunities for socialization before they go to their forever homes to ensure an even temperament.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Penny (pink female)
Went homeFemale
Lola (light blue female)
Went homeFemale
George (green male)
Went homeMale
Yancy (yellow male)
Went homeMale
Patty (purple female)
Went homeFemale
Sally (silver female)
Went homeFemale
Oliver (orange male)
Went homeMale
Rufus (red male)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tom
Tom 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 $400 refundable deposit and $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and a puppy goodie bag. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of whether they are male or female.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tom 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 Tom 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 Tom 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
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tom.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
Flexible meeting point
Tom can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tom
Club memberships
Tom is a member of Gordon Setters of America and American Kennel Club.
Tom has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tom was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Tom is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black and Tan Tail Feathers 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 dogs
Fergus, dad
Gordon Setter
About Fergus
Fergus is a long ranging hunting sweet boy, he is very prey driven, slim and sleek and has the "off switch" at home. He has long hunting pedigree and it shows. We hunt ruff grouse, woodcock in U.P. and quail, woodcock and put-n-take pheasant around home.
Uploaded health tests
Cerebellar Degeneration, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (crd4), +3 more.Ruby, mom
Gordon Setter
About Ruby
Ruby is a sweetheart and close range hunter. She's has a good prey drive and a great tracker. We can always count on her retrieve downed or winged birds. She's great in the grouse woods and has experience in the plains chasing pheasants in the ditchs of Iowa. She also has a "Off switch" at home and just what's to cuddle on the couch.
Uploaded health tests
Cerebellar Degeneration, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Black and Tan Tail Feathers 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 Gordon 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.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4)
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).
