Whimsily English Setters
Yarra Ranges, VIC
Hi, I'm Gemma S.
*We are more than happy to accept applications to go on our waitlist, and love to meet other Setter lovers! But please be aware our next planned litter is not until 2026.* Gentle, easygoing, and affectionate – we believe English Setters are an incredible and versatile breed that deserves more recognition! We're a…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We raise our puppies under the Puppy Culture program, which has a particular emphasis on raising confident, outgoing, enrichment-seeking dogs. Our puppies undergo Early Neurological Stimulation as neonates to stimulate their neurobiological systems and help foster resilience as adults. From early life we are…
Health
Whimsily puppies come home microchipped, vaccinated and wormed every 2-weeks from birth. They will also be provided with a BAER certificate to confirm they have bilaterally correct hearing.
Home environment
Our puppies enjoy an inside pen where they enjoy their 'downtime', sleep in their crates, and are exposed to the hustle-and-bustle of our home. From birth they are habituated to kitchen sounds and smells, television noises, guests coming and going, and other household dogs wandering around them. At 5 weeks, our…
Included with our puppies
Whimsily puppies come home with: - BAER Test Certificate - Their 'puppy passport' - A week of meals - Grooming tools - An information booklet - Lifetime support from us!
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
Whimsily English Setters conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the English Setter.
Congenital Deafness (BAER)
Physical Test
Inherited deafness is common in specific breeds such as Dalmatians and Bull Terriers. Merle coat…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
Additional Tests
Whimsily English Setters conducts 3 additional tests available for the English Setter.
- Physical Test
Inherited deafness is common in specific breeds such as Dalmatians and Bull Terriers. Merle coat patterns and white coat colour can also be linked to deafness. It is recommended breeders of at-risk breeds or coat colours have the puppies checked with a Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) test at around 6 weeks old, before they go to new homes.
Genetic TestNeuronal 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
Whimsily English Setters will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Whimsily 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're a very small hobby breeder based in the Yarra Valley VIC – our dogs are first and foremost pets and couch companions. We show semi-regularly and try to make it out to Setter specialities. We look forward to pursuing different dog sports in the coming years such as agility and scentwork.
Why we got involved in breeding
We believe the beauty, elegance and temperament of the English Setter is unmatched – since discovering them, it's been our mission to share this beautiful (but sadly endangered) breed with our community. We made the decision to breed as the next logical step for our love and passion for the English Setter, and with…
Our special touch
The first 8 weeks of your puppy's life imparts an absolutely massive influence on their future. We are committed to constantly updating our knowledge base on breeding, puppy raising protocols, socialisation, welfare and breeding practices. We are constantly striving to introduce dogs to the world that fit into modern…
Connect with us
facebookCredentials
State registration
RB262392
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100054346
Prefix
Whimsily
Breeding since
2023
- English Setter Club Inc
A$3,800