Walter Cottrell's Setters
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Meet the breeder
I'm Walter C., the breeder behind Walter Cottrell's Setters located in Washington County, VT. I offer top-quality Ryman-type Setters from excellent lines. I prioritize health, temperament, and structure with each breeding. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program.
Q. & A. with Walter
Why did you start breeding?
I was introduced to Ryman-type English Setters and fell in love with the breed. It is important to me that I not only preserve my own phenomenal bloodlines, but that I am ensuring the well-being of these dogs for generations more to come.What makes your program special?
I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my pups. I do not produce a litter unless each of my parent dogs are fully healthy and have all the qualities of a great Setter. I take great care planning each litter to ensure I am producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Walter
Walter 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
Walter 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 Walter 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 Walter 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
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 Walter.
Breeder's location
Meet in Washington County, VT
3645 miles away
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More about Walter
Walter has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Walter was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Walter is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Walter Cottrell's 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
Excellent level
Walter Cottrell's 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.
