Archive for the ‘Hunting Dogs’ Category

A Visitor to the Kennels

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

We had a visitor to the kennels over the holidays – Evan Phillippe – who manages the excellent outdoor sports blog Below the High-Water Mark.

Evan blogged about his experiences at the kennel:

“These are gorgeous dogs and everytime I visit the place it’s all I can do to resist throwing the credit card down and putting my name on the waiting list for a puppy.”

He also had an opportunity to take two DeCoverly setters out to hunt released chukar:

“Both dogs hunted beautifully, showing off their distinctly different styles, each getting the job done in their own way but with that unmistakable setter class, ingrained through generations of strong breeding and an unyielding drive to point something. It is always a privelege to walk up on one of these dogs when they are frozen solid as the winter ground they cover so efficiently.”

DeCoverly hunting dogs in the fieldWe appreciated Evan’s visit to the kennel and we’re glad he enjoyed hunting with DeCoverly setters. If you’d like to schedule your own visit to the kennels, email dcoverly@epix.net or call 570-378-3357.

Come see us at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

If you’re in New Jersey and you want to learn more about DeCoverly Kennels English Setter hunting dogs, the lineage of our Ryman Dual Setters or you’d just like to say ‘hi’ to the DeCoverly team, come visit us at the 26th annual Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show.

Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen's ShowRunning January 14-17, 2010, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center, Edison, N.J., the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show will feature family fun like a video archery range, trout pond, paintball gallery and fly-casting pool; great deals on fishing, hunting and outdoor supplies; The Garden State Deer Classic and much more.

Adult admission is $10; women are half price and children under 15 are free when accompanied by an adult with paid admission. For directions, click here. It’s sure to be a great event for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, so come out and be sure to visit us for information on our hunting dogs, training and breeding – everything that makes up the DeCoverly Difference.

What is the DeCoverly Difference?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The DeCoverly Difference is all about our English Setters and the development they receive.   See the original base of the DeCoverly bloodline came directly from the Ryman Kennel. This base was a select group of 30 breeding quality Ryman Setters.  As a result of this, the Dual English Setters we are working with today are of the finest stock.

Our developmental approach to raising and training Setters is another key component of the DeCoverly Difference.  Our approach is not that of forcing training on a dog, but one which aims to allow our Setters the ability to truly learn their craft in a supportive environment.  In fact, the instincts, intelligence, and desire to please of a well-bred Gentleman’s Shooting Dog, when developed through a relationship with a human partner, allow the best things to happen.

Furthermore, our socialization program has been designed from the start to make sure each puppy has the correct exposure to humans and the outside world.  In this program we evaluate individual personalities and then work to shut down the more aggressive ones and pull up any shy puppies.  Also included in this program is how the English Setter puppies are worked for dominance behavior.

Collectively, these all contribute to the DeCoverly Difference and guides which puppies we will keep from a given litter to be evaluated for breeding.

Are all DeCoverly English Setters Perfect Hunting Dogs?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The answer is no!  To have world class English Setter proper training is required.  To achieve this, DeCoverly Kennels trains its English Setter puppies from a very early age so that they develop into the hunting dogs you have all come to know and love.  The basic training programs and options we provide to all of our Setter pups are as follows:

  • Ealry Puppy Socialization and Evaluation Program
  • Continuous Juvenile Dog Training Program
  • Started Dog Program

Please refer to our website www.decoverlykennels.com to learn more about our development process.

Why are DeCoverly English Setters Excellent Hunting Dogs?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

At DeCoverly Kennels we selectively breed in the Ryman tradition for Dual English Setters which focuses on natural hunting instincts as well as a correct physical appearance in accordance with the breed standard.  These instincts are comprised of scenting ability, intelligence to learn how to handle birds, and pointing instinct.    Our English Setters will not just go running off in an effort to break the bird.  In fact, an English Setter from DeCoverly Kennels has such an ideal temperament, that it is able to maintain its cool until it “sets” the bird.  It then waits patiently for the gun.  Talk about a Gentlemen’s Shooting Dog!

What is a DeCoverly Dual English Setter?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Our Dual English Setters stem from the legendary kennel of George Ryman.  These English setters are not like other Setters.  They carry the label “Dual” because of their astonishingly complementary makeup which allows for an uncanny hunting ability, as well as an amazing  physical appearance and structure.  Furthering the desirable traits of these English Setters is the fact that they have wonderful personality and temperament, which makes them very suitable as pets as well.