I'm the breeder behind Woodsway Kennel located in Princeville, IL. We understand the importance of solid foundations and health test our lines to ensure we are breeding to the standards you expect. Our breeding program started with one small litter that turned into a fulfilling, lifelong passion! We believe there’s no greater joy than providing families with companions that share unconditional love no matter what.
Q. & A. with Colleen
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding over 20 years ago. My passion became producing and improving the next generation of competitive field dogs. I have immense pride in my program. I have great pride in my ability to influence generations of excellence.
What makes your program special?
Our commitment to our dogs is paramount. We spend years studying pedigrees, genetics, and seeing dogs in person to decide what is best for our goals. We also health test our dogs to ensure we produce healthy puppies. We are selective about breeding and only raise a couple litters a year. This allows us time to evaluate what's best for the next litter choice.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue belton, orange belton, and blue belton and tan (tri-color). Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Colleen
Colleen 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 $100 refundable deposit and between $700 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes: registration, vaccinations/dewormer, microchip and a puppy kit. Deposits will hold your place in line.”
Contract & health guarantee
Colleen 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 Colleen 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 Colleen directly.
Woodsway Kennel 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
Winter, mom
English Setter
About Winter
Winter is a female English Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colleen decided to make her part of their program. Colleen 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.
Zoe, mom
English Setter
About Zoe
Zoe is a female English Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colleen decided to make her part of their program. Colleen 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.
Kilo, dad
English Setter
About Kilo
Kilo is a male English Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Colleen decided to make him part of their program. Colleen 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
Woodsway Kennel 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.
DNA Profile
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Colleen to bring home their puppies.
Leah M.
Verified owner · July 2024
Amazing communicator and facility. Very personable and you can tell how much they care! We got so many updates and photos through the whole process. You feel like friends by the time you pick up your pup!