O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White Setters
Meet the breeder
I'm Evan & Bob D., the breeder behind O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White Setters located in Duluth, MN. We breed top quality versatile IRWS with an emphasis on health, temperament, structure, and hunting instinct.Parents are health screened w/ results posted on ofa.org We started with Irish imports with Mrs Cuddy's recommendation. We've continued to infuse our lines with the best complimentary IRWS.
Q. & A. with Evan & Bob
Why did you start breeding?
My husband Bob was breeding Irish Setters when we met. We looked for a hunting setter breed that still maintained high hunting instincts. In 1977 we flew to Ireland to meet Mrs Cuddy and her " Gorge." The hook was set.What makes your program special?
We breed the whole dog with an emphasis on hunting. Our dogs are sought out to represent the breed including in AKC's Gazette Jan 2009 issue introducing ths breed to the fancy, Craig Koshyk's,Pointing Dogs Vol ll, The British and Irish Breeds, David Blake Knox's The Curious History of Irish Dogs, AKC's 21st Edit of The Complete Dog, The NY Conservation Magazine,The Upland Almanac Magazine 2019.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Evan & Bob
Evan & Bob 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 Evan & Bob to learn more details about pricing.
“Non refundable unless specified gender preference is not available. Can be rolled over to next litter guaranteeing no price increase.”
Contract & health guarantee
Evan & Bob 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 Evan & Bob 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 Evan & Bob 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
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 Evan & Bob.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Duluth, MN
4236 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Evan & Bob can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Evan & Bob
Club memberships
Evan & Bob is a member of Duluth Kennel Club and Irish Red and White Setter Association Of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Silver AKC Breeder of Merit, Bred many IRWSAA Club CH, Bred 1st AKC IRWS CH.
Evan & Bob has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Evan & Bob was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Evan & Bob is a trusted Good Dog breeder
O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White 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
Great level
O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White 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 Red and White 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type I
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).
