I'm the breeder behind Catherine Powell located in Dale, TX. My dogs are members of my family first and foremost. I offer top-quality Irish Setter puppies from my loving home to yours! I strive to raise adorable, healthy, and affectionate Irish Setters and give them the best possible start for a life full of companionship and love. I would be honored to introduce you to your next beloved Setter!
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
I want to do my part to better the breed. My program strives to produce phenomenal Irish Setter puppies with a focus on conformation and hunting ability. I have been fortunate to work with an incredible mentor along the way, and I am so excited to continue my knowledge not only for my program, but to share with my buyers, too!
What makes your program special?
I strive for quality over quantity, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. I do not take my program lightly, because I understand the very important role that breeders undertake - that we are guardians for future dogs. I strive for excellence with everything that I do. I am so excited to connect with you!
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 home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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
Connect with Catherine to learn more details about pricing.
“Deposit is taken after puppies are born. If a puppy from that litter is unavailable, deposit can be refunded or applied to next litter. Deposit is non-refundable if client changes their mind.”
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Catherine.
Puppy pick-up locations
Catherine will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Dale, TX
5310 miles away · Catherine's location
Meet at AUS airport
5299 miles away near Austin, TX
Meet at AUS airport
5299 miles away near Austin, TX
More about Catherine
Club memberships
Catherine is a member of Irish Setter Club of Houston and Irish Setter Club of America.
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Catherine Powell 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
Keeva, mom
Irish Setter
About Keeva
Keeva is a female Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
MacGyver, dad
Irish Setter
About MacGyver
MacGyver is a male Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Catherine decided to make him part of their program. Catherine 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Catherine Powell 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.
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).