Windwood Irish Setters
Meet the breeder
I'm Matthew F., the breeder behind Windwood Irish Setters located in New York. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in Irish Setters, as well as Shelties, and in helping the breed thrive. We do all that we can to give our puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Matthew
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are part of our family, they live in our home and are not just kennel dogs. Our goal is to breed quality shelties and irish setters that excel in the ring, do what they are bred to do and have great personalities! But especially to be the best companions that can become part of your family!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Matthew
Matthew 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 between $2,400 - $3,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Matthew 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 Matthew 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 Matthew 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Matthew.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in New York
Meet at BUF airport
More about Matthew
Club memberships
Matthew is a member of Irish Setter Club of Ohio, Irish Setter Club of Western NY, and Irish Setter Club of America .
Matthew has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Matthew was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Matthew is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Windwood 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
Topaz, mom
Irish Setter
About Topaz
Topaz is a female Irish Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Matthew decided to make her part of their program. Matthew 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Windwood 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.
PRA, Irish Setter Type
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).
