MJ's Small Town Irish Setters
- Livingston, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm MJ T., the breeder behind MJ's Small Town Irish Setters located in Livingston, TX. I am a preservation breeder making sure that the old standard of healthy working sporting dogs is maintained. They are intelligent, healthy, beautiful, and we are so proud of all of their achievements. Accomplishment in show ring and field have brought joy to my life and to others.
Q. & A. with MJ
Why did you start breeding?
I bred for myself Gordon Setters, which I field worked and competing in obedience and hunt test and conformation events. I love the Irish Setter and have found this breed in need of what I have to offer. I am preservation breeder which looks at the health and characteristics of the old lines of Irish Setters and aim to bring that health and temperament to the table.What makes your program special?
I have to offer the breeding programs healthy, sound conformation that can work a field all day. I am uniting these attributes of a few foreign lines with the healthiest of American lines to bring forward some of the old Irish Setter characteristics without losing the beauty and type our breeders have worked so hard to create.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and mahogany. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from MJ
MJ 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
"Our pricing includes your gorgeous new puppy, a health check by veterinarian and a Florida Health Certificate, 2 puppy boosters, and microchip. You receive a go home puppy pack with your health clearances and, a bag of the puppy feed recommended and surprises, as well as a pedigree. Once litter is on the ground, deposit will be requested A commitment with a deposit says that you are ready and willing to take on the responsibilities of a new puppy. Good dog account available."
Contract & health guarantee
MJ 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 MJ 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 MJ directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from MJ.
Breeder's location
Meet in Livingston, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at William P. Hobby Airport
More about MJ
Club memberships
MJ is a member of Irish Setter Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
MJ has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
MJ was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
MJ is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MJ's Small Town 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
Parent health testing
Excellent level
MJ's Small Town 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary)
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.
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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type I, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL), Irish Setter Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
