English and Llewellin Setter Coat Color Genetics Explained Understanding Orange, Blue, Chestnut, Lemon, Tricolor, and Belton Patterns At a Glance Introduction Watching the most recent litters born at my house […]

Old Blood vs. New Blood: What Really Matters in a Bird Dog Pedigree? I saw a litter announcement recently that was very excited about the old blood in the pedigree and the history of the dogs on that pedigree that have since passed on.  This got my mind wandering to if there is old blood… Read more: Old Blood vs. New Blood: What Really Matters in a Bird Dog Pedigree?

Hard Dogs vs. Soft Dogs: Rethinking How We Define Bird Dog Temperament I recently heard someone say they were trying to breed a “softer” Llewellin Setter. It wasn’t the first […]

The Importance of Letting Puppies Be Puppies We currently have a pile of puppies underfoot here at the house and there are few things more exciting than bringing home a […]

Picking the Right Puppy For You With young puppies currently on the ground this topic is fresh in my mind. While everyone has preferences and their own reasons for them the most important thing is choosing the right breeder and litter first. Wether that is me or someone else this article should hopefully add a… Read more: Picking the Right Puppy

Summer Is the Best Time to Buy a Bird Dog Puppy For generations, serious upland hunters have debated bloodlines, training methods, and equipment, but one topic receives surprisingly little attention: timing. While a great bird dog can be purchased at any time of year, summer offers a unique combination of advantages that make it the… Read more: Summer Is the Best Time to Buy a Bird Dog Puppy

The Importance of Crate Training a Puppy Creating a Safe and Secure Environment Crate training is one of the most valuable foundations we can provide our puppies during the early stages of development. When introduced properly, a crate becomes far more than a simple confinement tool—it becomes a puppy’s safe space, sleeping area, and personal… Read more: The Importance of Crate Training a Puppy

Few experiences are as exciting as bringing home a new puppy. Whether your new companion is a hard-charging bird dog, a family companion, or both, the first few days and weeks will shape your puppy’s confidence, habits, and relationship with you for years to come. A little preparation before the puppy arrives can make the… Read more: Bringing Home a New Puppy: What to Expect and How to Prepare

For over a century, Llewellin Setters have occupied a unique space in the bird dog world — recognized by many hunters as distinct in style, temperament, and purpose, yet officially classified as English Setters by major kennel organizations. As performance-bred hunting dogs continue diverging from conformation lines, the question becomes increasingly difficult to ignore: have… Read more: Is It Time to Designate Llewellin Setters as a Separate Breed?

Penny had a along whelp mostly on Mar. 31st and Chessie whelped her Puppies Sunday into Monday morning. Penny is very happy to now be a grandma and even jumped in the whelping box to support her daughter Chessie through the first stages of labor.

If you’ve spent any time researching bird dogs, you’ve probably come across the term English Setter. But what many people don’t realize is that not all setters are bred for the same purpose. Over time, the breed has split into two very different types: field-bred setters and show-bred setters. Understanding that difference is critical—especially if… Read more: Field vs. Show Setters: Why Llewellins Stand Out

Proper diet and nutrition for your new puppy is vital for its growth, development, and sets them up to live a long healthy life. A great bird dog isn’t just built in the field—it all starts in the food bowl when you first bring your dog home. Whether you’re raising a Llewellin Setter, pointer, or… Read more: What to Feed Your Puppy

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18NJe8tAgY/ I can’t believe it’s been 3 years already. I look forward to seeing all the great things you all will accomplish.  Happy Birthday Tank, Chessie, Bea, Sandy, Rusty, Dash, Gus, Maggie, and Darling.  I am so glad I get to see so many of you grow up and continue to develop into some amazing… Read more: Happy 3rd Birthday to Penny’s 1st Litter of Legends