Waratah English Setters
Adelaide, SA
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Hi, I'm Margaret and Alicia J.
Welcome to Waratah English Setters. We have been breeders since 1959, starting with English Setters. Puppies from our Golden Retriever bloodlines have been used as therapy dogs, guide dogs, and of course companion dogs. We look after our puppy owners for a lifetime and treat you like part of the family, not just…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
I only breed with healthy outgoing dogs
Health
My puppies are fully health tested before you pick them up
Home environment
My home is friendly and children are around them giving them cuddles
Included with our puppies
Starter puppy packs
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Waratah English Setters conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the English Setter.
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Additional Tests
Waratah English Setters conducts 3 additional tests available for the English Setter.
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.
Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Waratah English Setters will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Our payment process
I ask $1000 deposit which comes off the buying price
Getting your puppy home
Waratah English Setters supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
We are a mother-and-daughter breeding team with a lifelong involvement in pedigree dogs. We breed on a small scale, prioritising health, temperament and breed type. Our dogs are regularly recognised for their quality under specialist judges and also enjoy active lives in a range of dog sports. Puppies are raised with…
Why we got involved in breeding
Breeding is a family tradition for us, with generations involved in breeding and showing dogs. We remain engaged because we believe we are custodians of the breeds we love, with a responsibility to safeguard their health, soundness and temperament for generations to come. Our dogs are family — our hearts on a lead.
Our special touch
Our puppies are raised as part of our family and grow up in a busy home environment alongside children. They are exposed to everyday sights, sounds and handling from an early age, helping them develop into confident, well-adjusted companions.
Credentials
State registration
Daco232660
Association
Dogs SA (ANKC)
Association number
5100072459
Prefix
Breilla
Breeding since
Family started in 1954
A$4,000 - A$6,000