Wyndswept English Setters
- Priest River, ID
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Meet the breeder
I'm Debra M., the breeder behind Wyndswept English Setters located in Priest River, ID. I am a semi-retired small animal veterinarian. At 6 years of age, my family got their first English Setter and I have never known a time without one in my life. I have been involved in breeding and showing English Setters since I established the Wyndswept kennel in 1987.
Q. & A. with Debra
Why did you start breeding?
My exposure to the English setter as a child developed my love for the breed. The English setter is the epitome of the family dog. My desire is to breed for the preservation and betterment of this wonderful breed and to share it with others. After finishing medical school and settling in Boise, I started searching for a female to begin my breeding program with.What makes your program special?
We endeavor to breed to "preserve" (and in some cases recover) the original foundational traits of the English setter breed. We strive to breed for the traits that the breed possesses because of their importance to the function of the breed as a walking gun dog. We breed every litter to be family pets first as not all puppies will be show dogs, but all will be pets.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Debra
Debra has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Debra partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
“My first consideration always in puppy placement is how they will fit into the family/& or intended use (family pet, show, hunting). For example, I may have the right color and gender based on request, but not the right temperament or conformation; in which case I will decide that the puppy is not correct for this placement. So, I like to get as much information as I can about the buyer and what they are wanting and what they wish to do with the puppy; show, pet, agility, obedience, etc. Gender and color is specific with some buyers and that is taken into consideration as well. What is it specifically you are looking for in a puppy? The more information I have, the greater the possibility of knowing that I have a puppy that is right for you. I do have a waiting list, but as I said, it is first always about placing the right puppy in the right home. What this means is that it is not a first come first pick situation here. I want the right owner and puppy to come together so we have the very best chance of having a happy dog and pet owner down the road. ”
Price
“The price includes AKC registration, all veterinary services prior to sale. Sale contract and guarantees detailed to each sale. Direct any other questions to Debra.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Priest River, ID
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
Flexible meeting point
Debra can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Debra
Club memberships
Debra is a member of English Setter Association of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinarian, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Debra has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Debra’s links
Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wyndswept English 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
Sydney, mom
English Setter
About Sydney
Sydney is a bitch of moderate conformation with beautiful substance and bone combined with sound and effortless movement.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Wyndswept English 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), 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.
DNA Repository
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).
