I'm Tyler L., the breeder behind Utah Irish Setters located in Orem, UT. Our AKC-registered male is truly exceptional and embodies the very best of the Irish Setter breed. He is gentle, intuitive, and incredibly affectionate. He adores children and is endlessly patient with them, making him a wonderful family companion.
Q. & A. with Tyler
Why did you start breeding?
Tyler’s journey into breeding began with a deep love for the Irish Setter breed—their beauty, intelligence, loyalty, and joyful spirit. That admiration grew into a commitment to preserving what makes the breed special. Tyler has focused on responsible, thoughtful breeding, always guided by the belief that breeding should improve the breed and produce healthy, confident dogs.
What makes your program special?
Tyler is a preservation-minded breeder who prioritizes health testing, stable temperaments, and breed integrity. Dogs are raised in a loving home environment and well socialized from day one. Every pairing is intentional, puppies are carefully matched with families, and lifelong support is offered.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are mahogany. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tyler
Tyler 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
Puppy prices include a $250 refundable deposit and $3,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our puppies are $3,900, with a $250 deposit to reserve your puppy. The deposit is 100% refundable at any time if your situation changes. The remaining balance is due when your puppy is delivered. Your $250 deposit is 100% refundable if anything changes on your end. We know life can be unpredictable, and we’re always happy to work with you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Tyler directly.
Utah 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 dogs
Juliet, mom
Irish Setter
About Juliet
Our AKC-registered female is a loving, people-focused Irish Setter with a gentle temperament and joyful spirit. She is an excellent companion and mother, passing on her sweetness, confidence, and classic Irish Setter personality to her puppies.
Romeo, dad
Irish Setter
About Romeo
Our AKC-registered male is truly exceptional and embodies the very best of the Irish Setter breed. But as beautiful as he is, his temperament is what makes him extraordinary. He is gentle, intuitive, and incredibly affectionate. He adores children and is endlessly patient with them, making him a wonderful family companion. He’s also fantastic with other dogs and loves having canine friends to play and explore with. He is loyal, people-oriented, and truly happiest when he’s by your side.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Utah 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
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.