Posts Tagged ‘English Setter Hunting Dogs’

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.

Send us your Pictures

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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!

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.