What is the DeCoverly Difference?
November 13th, 2009The 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?
November 11th, 2009The 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?
November 4th, 2009At 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?
November 2nd, 2009Our 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.