I'm Cliff and Lisa W., the breeder behind October Setters located in Island Park, ID. October Setters is founded upon love and respect for all things dog. We are dedicated to placing the perfect pups into hunting homes. We are breeders of classic foot hunting English Setters. At October Setters, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile hunting dogs is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Cliff and Lisa
Why did you start breeding?
We were interested in breeding dogs that are great companions that are primarily excellent hunters. It is because of this we reserve the right to choose which families are best suited for each puppy. At October Setters, we are committed to always having responsible breeding practices.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are calm, affectionate companions that hunt hard with enthusiasm and flair. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for all of our puppies.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Cliff and Lisa
Cliff and Lisa 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 Cliff and Lisa to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Cliff and Lisa 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 Cliff and Lisa 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 Cliff and Lisa directly.
October 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
October 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 English 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.