StoneForged Setters
Elite Llewellin Setters for Hunting and Family Life
- FDSB Registered
- DNA verified
- NAVHDA registered
- AKC registered
- Genetic and Health Tested
- Proven Hunting Bloodlines
Honor the Past. Prove the Present. Build the Future.
Breeder of Versatile FDSB DNA verified Llewellin Setters that excel at Hunting, Testing, and Field Trials
Our dogs have a stone solid foundation from the dogs of the past that we continue to prove through health and genetic testing as well as multiple hunt test and trialing venues including: FDSB, AKC, and NAVHDA formats.
NAVHDA and FDSB registered Llewellin Setters (English Setters) in the southeastern United States
We believe that breeding and training our dogs begins with a stone solid foundation. Our dogs are born in my home and their foundational training is forged at the start of the old lime stone road just out our front door.
Llewellin Setter History
Llewellin Setters are a very specific bloodline of English Setters that are specifically delineated as a separate and distinct bloodline from other English Setters on American Field Dog Stud Book pedigrees. This specific bloodline can be traced back well into the 1800’s to R.L. Purcell Llewellin’s own dogs.
Our Dogs & Working Style
StoneForged Setters successfully compete in multiple testing arenas, including: NAVHDA hunt tests, AKC walking field trials and hunt tests-to prove their abilities before breeding decisions are made.
We breed specifically for a true walking-range bird dog built for the public land foot-hunter:
- In Open Cover: our dogs naturally cast forward 200 yards or so, efficiently checking objectives while maintaining beautiful handling.
- In Thick Cover: They instinctively tighten their patterns, shortening their cast to stay within audible and semi-visible range so you can cleanly get to the point.
All our dogs are x-rayed and genetic tested to ensure we are breeding the best to the best.
Stud Service
StoneForged Setters successfully compete in multiple testing arenas, including: NAVHDA hunt tests, as well as AKC field trials and hunt tests to prove their abilities before breeding decisions are made and our males can certainly add to your breeding program.
Planned Breedings
We spend a lot of time and money to evaluate the health and abilities of all of our dogs before making any breeding decisions.
Meet the pack
At StoneForged Setters, we’re not just dog breeders, we’re family! With a passion for continuing top-notch wild bird hunting bloodlines, we are dedicated to ensuring every one of our puppies remains a part of the family and finds a happy hunting home. From regular phone check-ins, and group training weekends, to planned hunting trips and social outings, we strive to ensure all of our furry friends receive the love, attention, training and exercise they deserve.
With a strong commitment to building trusting relationships with both our pups and their new owners, we strive to be available to be able to provide you with stone solid training advice and a friendship that will last a lifetime. With us your not just getting a new puppy, you’re joining our pack!
What people are saying
“Dog match made in Heaven!”
Mike J
Sandy is one special dog! I’ve seen a lot of dogs and this girl is something special! Absolute wild bird finding machine!
-Talking about a puppy from Penny’s first litter.
David P.
“That dog has all the style in the world!”
Anonymous hunt test judge talking about Penny
