Northernlights Gordon Setters

Karyn L.

Breeder of Gordon Setters

Vassar, MI

Meet the breeder

I'm Karyn L., the breeder behind Northernlights Gordon Setters located in Vassar, MI. Our goal is to match each puppy with the right family and provide them with the foundation to become an incredible four-legged companion—whether their future includes hunting, showing, performance, or simply being a cherished and spoiled member of the family.

Q. & A. with Karyn

Why did you start breeding?
My love for the Gordon Setter began when we brought our Gracie home. What started as simply finding the perfect companion quickly grew into a deep love and appreciation for this incredible breed. Before long, that love became my passion for raising and breeding Gordon Setters.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are born and raised in our home, surrounded by love, attention, and everyday family life. I am dedicated to giving each puppy the best possible start through early socialization, regular veterinary care, vaccinations, and grooming. Puppies are ready at 8-10 weeks old. Each puppy goes home with a toy, Mom-scented blanket, food, vaccinations, Certificate of Health, and AKC registration.
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.

Getting a puppy from Karyn

Karyn 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Karyn partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Connect with Karyn to learn more details about pricing.

“Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn 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 in new places
  - 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
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Puppy starter kit
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karyn.

Breeder's location

Meet in Vassar, MI

4106 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bishop Airport

4130 miles away

More about Karyn

Karyn has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Karyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Karyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Northernlights Gordon 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 dogs

Gracie, mom
Gordon Setter
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karyn decided to make her part of their program. Karyn 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Gus, dad
Gordon Setter
About Gus
Gus is a male Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karyn decided to make him part of their program. Karyn 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Northernlights Gordon 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 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Repository
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).