I'm Patricia S., the breeder behind Greenbank Hollow Farm located in Danville, VT. We raise traditional, old-style Irish Setters. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and a strong bird hunting drive. Our Setters are our family, and they all live in the house with us. The pups are lovingly raised in our home underfoot to ensure a reliable temperament and cherished companionship. We would be thrilled to introduce you to your next beloved Irish Setter!
Q. & A. with Patricia
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain, preserve, and improve the unique characteristics of the Irish Setter while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior temperament, hunting instinct, and traditional looks. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!
What makes your program special?
We are premier breeders of Irish Setters. We do not breed our dogs unless they are healthy, have great drives, and are excellent representations of their breed's standard. We strive for quality and excellence with everything that we do. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyles. If you are looking for the perfect, quality companion, look no further!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Patricia
Patricia 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The puppies go home with AKC registration. No deposit is due until the future owner is notified that we have a pup for them. We do refund deposits for special cases where there has been a change in the household and it is not the appropriate time for a pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Patricia 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 Patricia 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 Patricia directly.
Greenbank Hollow Farm 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
Clark, dad
Irish Setter
About Clark
Clark is a male Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Patricia decided to make him part of their program. Patricia 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.
AdaMae, mom
Irish Setter
About AdaMae
AdaMae is a female Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Patricia decided to make her part of their program. Patricia 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
Good level
Greenbank Hollow Farm 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.
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).