DeCoverly Kennels

Join Us for the Third Annual DeCoverly Family Picnic

administrator — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:06 +0000

DeCoverly Kennels is holding our third annual picnic on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Please join us at the kennel and spend a day experiencing the DeCoverly Difference with fellow DeCoverly owners and their setters.

Shooting Range opens: 9:00 AM
Coffee & Doughnuts: 10:00 AM
Picnic Lunch: 12:00 PM

Please RSVP by September 20th via phone (570-378-3357) or email with your name, number in your party, number of shooters, number of dogs and your contact phone and email.

A Visitor to the Kennels

DeCoverly Kennels — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:15:12 +0000

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.”

We 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.

Send us your Pictures

DeCoverly Kennels — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:11:28 +0000

At DeCoverly we’re proud of our dogs and we love to show them off – at home, in the field and throughout the long history of the Ryman line.

We also love to see our dogs as they leave our kennels and become a loyal member of your family. That’s why we’ve made it even easier for you to share you photos with us and for you to browse through photos from other DeCoverly owners and from our own collection.

Visit the DeCoverly Kennels Photostream on Flickr to view collections of our English Setter puppies, hunting dogs and more. And to submit a photo, just email it to photos@decoverlykennels.com and, after it’s approved by a member of the DeCoverly staff, it will go straight into the photostream.

Got a picture of your DeCoverly setter around the house? Send it in. A picture with your dog after a successful hunt? We’d love to see it!

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

administrator — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:34:23 +0000

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.

Running 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.

Become A Fan on Facebook

administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:43:22 +0000

If you’re a fan of DeCoverly Kennels’ one-of-a-kind Ryman Dual Setters, let us know and become a fan of our Facebook page.

We share DeCoverly news, photos and more through our page. It offers another opportunity for us to interact with owners of our DeCoverly Kennels English Setters and the page helps create a network of DeCoverly owners. So become a fan today!

What is the DeCoverly Difference?

administrator — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:34 +0000

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?

administrator — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:45:26 +0000

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?

administrator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:31:51 +0000

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?

administrator — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:05:27 +0000

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.

Pet Safety Checklist

administrator — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:26:39 +0000

For your information, DeCoverly Kennels has put together this small checklist of things to watch for with your pet:

Gastrointestinal Upset
This is a common problem that can occur any time of the year. Alcohol and chocolate in large amounts are toxic. Bones of any kind are irresistible to dogs, and can lodge in the throat, or block the intestinal tract. Be sure to properly clear all leftovers.

Burns and House Fires
Dogs can knock over heaters and candles with their vigorous tails, causing burns and even house fires.

Potpourri
Liquid potpourri is commonly used to give a nice aroma to the home. If your pet has open access, they may take interest. This can cause severe caustic burns to the mouth, gums, tongue and esophagus.

Electrocution
Make sure electrical cords are out of reach, and taped firmly to walls or floors. You should consider using cover slips for electrical outlets as well, dismissing the associated risks.

Plant Problems
Certain plants are a menace to dogs. Poinsettias can easily irritate the stomach and eyes. Some berries are toxic, and cause pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Holly and mistletoe, amaryllis, chrysanthemum, rhododendron and winter broom as well as Christmas berry, cherry, pepper and rose can all cause problems to pets that ingest them. You can easily access a toxic plant list, via the internet.