Tamdhu Gordon Setters
Meet the breeder
I'm Connie R., the breeder behind Tamdhu Gordon Setters located in Hartland, WI. Our dogs are family raised and bred for versatility, ability, and drive. They are very trainable and make excellent hunters! We focus on breeding athletic dogs with fantastic temperaments that will make stellar family pets and hunting companions. We strive for conformationally correct, athletic, and intelligent dogs - the truly versatile Setters.
Q. & A. with Connie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Connie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hartland, WI
More about Connie
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Connie’s links
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tamdhu 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
Harper, mom
Gordon Setter
About Harper
Harper is a female Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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
Tamdhu 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.
Brucellosis
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 Profile, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4)
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).
