Meet Lakeside Irish Setters

Established in 2016 by dedicated breeder Claudette Hope Nord, Lakeside Irish Setters is a trusted, home-based kennel operating out of Carriere and Vancleave, Mississippi. Born out of a deep lifelong passion for the breed, Lakeside specializes strictly in raising high-quality, purebred Irish Setters as treasured family companions, therapy prospects, and elegant conformation show dogs. ❤️ Our Breeding Philosophy At Lakeside Irish Setters, we do not believe in high-volume, multi-breed operations. Our dogs are our family pets first. We focus entirely on a single breed, raising each litter directly inside our loving home environment. Our primary mission is to protect and improve the future of the Irish Setter by intentionally breeding for three vital pillars: • Structural Soundness: Ensuring robust skeletal conformation that adheres strictly to official breed standards. • Intuitive Temperaments: Cultivating sweet, highly intelligent, and social natures so our puppies excel with children, other dogs, and multi-pet households. • Rich Aesthetic Beauty: Preserving the signature, striking mahogany-red coats and effortless, elegant gaits native to the breed heritage. 🛡️ Uncompromising Health & Preservation We take a preservationist approach to breeding, which means health testing is non-negotiable. All our foundational sires and dams undergo meticulous genetic screening to achieve Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) status through the OFA. By verifying clear evaluations for hip dysplasia, thyroid disease, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), we actively work to eliminate hereditary defects before puppies ever arrive. 🏡 The Lakeside Puppy Experience Every puppy born at Lakeside is given round-the-clock socialization, early neurological stimulation, and extensive love. They transition to their forever homes with a comprehensive care package that guarantees a smooth start, including: • Complete clinical vet check-ups • Up-to-date age-appropriate vaccines and deworming • AKC Reunite microchipping for safety • Official AKC registration applications We take pride in guiding our puppy families every step of the way—offering extended transport options and lifetime breeder support to ensure our dogs thrive for their entire 12 to 14-year lifespans.