Announcing the Breeding of Dora to Luke

Dora has been bred to Luke. Pups expected around July 20th, going to their new hunting homes the second full week of September.

WOW

I didn’t know what else to title this post. Wow is pretty much how I feel at this moment. Not as in, Wow, do I feel great or anything it is more like, WOW, this is a lot of work (and I don’t mind work at all–what else would I …

The Unofficial Announcement of the Laurel Mt. Llewellin Setter Photo Contest

It’s A Photo Contest! I have always wanted to do this! I am going to have a photo contest. I am still working out the details, but the gist of it is simply a photo contest for Llewellin Setters. I am working out the categories, and so far think they will …

The Picking Continues…

Females, Nova and Mali were picked today, leaving Bee and Catalina. Both will remain in PA. The family next in line for a male visited this evening and are torn between Rambler and Cougar. They are going to let us know their decision tomorrow.

Winners of the Puppy-Picking-Poll

Well, there were to be five random winners of the Puppy-picking-poll, but there were only 4 responses! So, if the 4 responders would make sure to contact me with a mailing address, I will send your “Ticked-Off” tool to you as soon as I receive the order. Thank you for participating! …

The Picking Begins…

The long-awaited and very exciting picking of the puppies has begun! The first choice of females is Torino. She will be “Bella” and will be living in PA. Congratulations to Keith, Lisa, and Gabe (Bella’s new big-brother). We had a very nice visit and of course, the puppies were on …

Picking Puppies and a Little Poll-Contest…

Everyone is becoming very excited and anxious to start picking their pups! I can’t blame them at all. It is a very …

May 9th, 2010 LML News

Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there. Here is a bouquet of wildflowers for you! 🙂

Cheyenne Out for a Run

I heard the storms were coming this afternoon, so after doing the morning chores, I opted to squeeze in a quick morning …

Cheyenne Puppy with her half-brothers and sisters

Photo of the Day, May 6th, 2010

This is Cheyenne (out of Addison by Steele) born November 28th, 2009. She has been spending a lot of time down-stairs with …

Hitting the Trail with Luke

I decided to hit the trail this evening with Luke. I have many young dogs to work, but needed some special time …

Photo of the Day for May 5th, 2010

Turn and Burn… (Click image for a high resolution version in a new window.) Today’s photo is of “Jess,” the sweetest, most …

Photo of the Day for May 4th, 2010

Obsessed Click for a larger, high-res photo in a new window This is Steele, taken this morning while exercising the dogs. We …

A Match Made in Heaven

Did you ever feel like there really are matches made in Heaven? Where everything just “fits” perfectly together? You know like peanut …

Catching Up

Time is flying by–can you even believe it is May 2010? I can’t. But, it is. No stopping time, is there? Spring …

Little Ben Goes To A New Home

We had some visitors today. They came to see the puppies. A nice couple quite distraught over the recent loss of a …

The Puppies are Four Weeks Old!

Not much of an update here, I apologize and will get caught up soon. It’ s just been a crazy few days …

Graham and Count

In another field, not so far away, but at a much higher elevation–isn’t it beautiful?–was Graham working Count with a friend who …

A Great Evening With Midge and Kohl

I have a lot of dog-work to do and having had quite all of the computer-sitting work that I can take for …

You Might be a Grouse Hunter if…

I saw this on a forum and just had to share it. It seems the origin is unknown. You might be a …

Rizzini, tri-belton llewellin setter pup out of Maddie x Remus, and now living in Georgia

Photos of the Day for April 26th, 2010

Rizzi, a happy pup living at his new home in Georgia. Ruger, brother to Rizzi, also a happy dog! Rizzi says, come …

Ranger, a 1.5-year old Llewellin Setter male, says he is watching you! :)

Photo of the Day, April 25th

“Ranger of Laurel Mountain“ Click on the photo for a larger view in a new window. This shot looks great big. I …

Muscle Cars Week 3 Photos

I have finally gotten the week 3 photos of the puppies! I take photos everyday. The problem is that while looking at …

Jenna x Steele Puppies Week 3 Photos (finally)

I have finally gotten the week 3 photos of the puppies! I take photos everyday. The problem is that while looking at …

Why a Blackberry is a Necessary Device for Hunters

I was thinking about how much I love my Blackberry cell phone. I don’t really have to defend my need for it …

A Rainy Saturday

Everyone is busy this weekend—the boys with this and that, Scott with some trapping banquet or whatever—so, with a mountain of paperwork, …

Jenna x Steele Pups Are 3-Weeks Old

These little bird-dogs are really growing up. What a difference just a day or two has made in what they are able …

Photo of the Day for April 22, 2010

“Count“ I am not certain why most of the silly photos are the ones that turn out the best, but here is …

Photo of the Day for April 21st, 2010

Our lovely lady Genesis (Jenna) getting some sun on the deck today.

Photo of the Day for April 20th, 2010

My son, Graham, had his hands on the camera this evening and got this silly shot of Santana. I am glad she …

Dreaming of Fall…

I know, I know, it is April and how can I be dreaming of Fall already? I can’t help myself as it …

Photo of the Day for April 19th, 2010

Love these shots of Cheyenne. Don’t you just love the white eyelashes? Those eyes? And that one whisker? She was really getting …

Jenna x Steele Puppies Update

Everyday they are doing more and getting around better. They now come to the side of the box (where the drop-down door …

Photo of the Day for Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Nova (Jenna x Steele puppy). I just can’t help myself! 🙂

Photo of the Day for April 15th, 2010

“Torino” aka, Tori, 2 weeks old, today. She is a lovely white/black pup showing great promise using her nose well and much …

Jenna x Steele Pups Are Two-Weeks Old

These not so little any more darlings are two-weeks old! All eyes open and they are getting better at getting where they …

Jenna & Steele Puppies-Day 10

Well, the little darlings are really growing up, now. They are opening their eyes and trying with all determination to stay up …

Photo of the Day for April 12th, 2010

Today’s Photo of the Day was sent in by Remington’s (now Zeke) new family, the Gilberti’s. Zeke is in the lower right-hand …

Jenna Puppies Update

I’ve added a few photos to the photo album of the puppies. The pups are doing fantastic and are growing like weeds! …

Photo of the Day for Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Today’s photo is of Kohl, a nine-month old male out of Shay by Brier. I worked him today and he did very …

Photo of the Day April 10th, 2010

Click for a larger view! And the photo for Saturday, April 10th, 2010 is this picture taken at the Allegheny Bird Dog …

A Day Spent with the Dogs is Always a Good Day…

Today was a really great day! Not only was the weather absolutely fantastic (cool and sunny), but I got to spend the …

Photo of the Day

Hey, I was thinking we should have a “Photo of the Day”! I’m not sure if I can keep up and actually …

Rant

Some Companies Shipping Policies I really don’t like to sound like a nit-picky person or a complainer, but I get really frustrated …

Kimber (Rain) Loving Life in Texas

Here are some great photos of Rain (Kimber from the “Gunners” litter–Maddie x Remus), now living in Texas. She had her first …

Jenna and Steele Pups are One-Week Old

A week ago tonight we were delivering puppies! What a very l-o-n-g night that was! But, the first week has flown by …

Jenna x Steele Pups Update—Day 4

The puppies are really coming along. They are gaining weight by leaps and bounds even though it would seem to me that …

Jenna Puppies Update and Rizzini Flies to Georgia…

Hi all! What a whirlwind the past few days were! I feel like I am in a semi-coma. Gosh, I am getting …

Jenna & Steele Puppies are Here!

Jenna had a long labor and did a fantastic job of delivering the puppies. It has been a very long 24-hours. Jenna …

Playing the Waiting Game…

I keep thinking poor Jenna can’t possibly get any bigger, but she does! And, rightfully so, as this is the last week …