Life with Llewellin Setters
As I started to write this, I almost said, “Hello? Is there anybody out there?” There may not be many inclined to follow the blog anymore–there hasn’t been much here to follow after all. But a few might be interested in following the next chapter. It is a journey toward …
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Vaccinations are a hot topic for humans and pets. This short article is not to debate the topic. This is simply to provide some very informative links from the experts in immunology and those influencing the vaccination protocols and the science and studies behind it. For many years living in …
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You would think as time passes, some things would get easier. And some things do and others take longer. But when something is so deeply ingrained into your personhood, it just can’t leave you no matter how much you try to push it away. It seems that missing my Llews, …
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I was fairly excited to receive the notification on my cell phone that there was a winter weather advisory–and for here instead of the normal advisories for the U.P. (because I can’t bear to turn them off; yes, I’m still living in denial)–calling for several inches of snow early this …
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The adventures with puppies continue, although this past week was rather uneventful. Our excursions to the woods have been limited with deer hunting archery season in full swing, the owner of the woods is using it more and more. If I take the pups, it is for a quick, middle-of-the-day …
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“More than the Mountain and the grouse, there were those setters… I see myself in each of them, what I gave them and how they shaped me, losing a piece of my heart as each was taken from me.” George Bird Evans The dog, when he approaches the briars, looks …
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It was a slow adventure day with the puppies. It was very warm and we didn’t get out for the morning play time adventure because it took me forever to get caught up on other chores after the kennel chores were finally done. By then it was too warm for …
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Friends, the puppies are non-stop and they wear me out much faster than I can wear them out! Wow is all I can say. So, since their “day kennel” outside is still sopping wet–I know, I know, I need a new location and a big deck in that kennel. But …
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We received much-needed rain here and it is a very good thing for so many people in this area that haven’t had water for such a long time. It didn’t turn out to be very good for my puppy kennel set up that is quite water-logged. So, the pups have …
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The temperatures have finally fallen into the 70s here and what a welcome relief from the mid-90s! The pups and I get to get out to enjoy romping and playing so much more. And they are something else! They want to explore everything everywhere and it has become quite the …
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Hi all, I hope you are enjoying early seasons of upland hunting everywhere. I’ll admit I am beyond envious if you are. …
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Hello All! Things are hopping here with sooo much fun with the puppies! It is hard to believe Gale and Hazel’s puppies …
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The blessings of beautiful puppies has really lifted my spirits–although whose spirits would not be lifted by puppies? Right? Find the good …
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Hi all, I’m asking for your help. I have been granted the opportunity to produce a few litters in order to fulfill …
Read more...Hi All. Saddest post I’ve ever written, but here it goes… All Laurel Mt Llewellin Setter’s dogs are being made available for …
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Hello all, It’s been a time of change and sadness over the past few months, but I am still chugging along and …
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This #TongueOutTuesday shot is of “Gus” (a Laurel Mt Llewellin Setter, out of Nash by Steele), owned by Steve and Patti Janego, …
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Our #tongueouttuesday shot is of “Jessie” (Shasta of the Mt. Peaks 2011 litter out of Lady Bird by Ike). Jessie is owned …
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I’d love to restart the series #tongueouttuesday, that I started a few years ago. Send your photos via email or tag #lifewithllewellins …
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We’ve built a lot of whelping boxes in our day. Most of the whelping boxes were huge, 4′ x 4′ x …
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Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus than can affect all dogs but puppies under 4 months old are the most at …
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I am planning to hit the road to visit Laurel Mt Llewellin Setter owners all over the country for the book, Llewellin …
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Do you have or know of #llewellinsetter Instagram accounts we should follow? Share here in the comments or tag the account on …
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“Call me a cradle gun dog man, not a convert, for loving bird dogs was bred into me…” George Bird Evans Were …
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I just wanted to give you a heads-up that Orvis is having an “End of Season” Sale. There are some great deals–up …
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The Upland Hunting Season 2018 Starts In: 54 Days 20 Hours 06 Minutes 02 Seconds
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Do you realize in 10 weeks, Upland Hunting season will open in many states in the western United States. In 12 weeks, …
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The Upland Hunting Journal is a physical journal that will become a treasured memoir of your upland hunts. With beautiful details such …
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How to build your own heavy-duty dog training/grooming table with step-by-step photos and instructions.
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Happy Independence Day! I thought I’d share a few tips to keep your dogs safe on this very festive, loud, and potentially …
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While I am still in PA–but planning on returning to the UP as soon as possible–I’d love to meet Laurel Mt Llewellin …
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Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which …
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I have a dream and a goal to have the absolute best/most natural bird dogs in the world. Not just good bird …
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Hello all, I know, it is not a Llewellin Setter or a photo of the beautiful Northwoods, but a bunny is all …
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Thought I would share some Christmas wishes. Sent from Steve, Patti, and Gus (Nash x Steele) in Oregon. Thank you so much …
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As our thoughts turn toward the upcoming holidays and meal planning and preparations you are likely doing for your family and friends, …
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Hello All, I hope this finds you well and enjoying an excellent upland hunting season with your bird dog (hopefully a Llewellin …
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The 2017 Laurel Mt Llewellin Setter Puppy Calendar The 2017 calendar features 12 beautiful Llewellin Setter puppy photos. It is a 12-month (January …
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Coming December 30th, 2016. Registration only available until December 30th, 2016. Registration will close at midnight December 30th until probably February-March …
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Biting and mouthing are very normal puppy behaviors, however rude and ill-mannered it seems. Dogs don’t have hands so they investigate everything …
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Your dog’s urine should actually fertilize your grass, not kill it. So if urine is killing your grass it usually means your …
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Born on the 3rd of July, a patriotic-themed litter was obvious. We’ve had a few over the years so I hope I …
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Maddie was rolling around in the grass and then sat up like this. I couldn’t help but take the shot and I …
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With a heavy heart, I had to leave Bruce Crossing–along with Scott, my son, most of the adult dogs, and Tori and her …
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I’ve always tried to follow the philosophy that we need to find the good in everything that happens in our life. There …
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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Tori x Count’s litter. The litter arrived Friday, May 20th, 2016. Tori delivered …
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Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday shot is of Sam Bass (The Gunslingers Litter, Lady Bird by Steele, 2014). Bass was owned by …
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Today’s #Tongue Out Tuesday shot is of Jaxon (Maker out of Tori by Steele 2015). Jaxon is owned by Joan Greenwood and …
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Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday shot is of Jesse (Alana from the Medalists litter 2014 out of Maddie by Doc). Jesse is …
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Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday shot is of “Alle” (Santana x Count, PA Rivers litter 2014). Alle is owned by Jason, Krista and …
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