Puppies in the Snow

I thought I would share some photos I was able to take during play time today: Most of the pups will be flying to their new homes this week as long as weather and such cooperates.

Llewellin Setters In the News…

While I haven’t received my copy, yet, I am told the February-March issue of Covey Rise Magazine features the Llewellin Setter, with the beautiful photography of Chris Wilson of Muddy Waters Imaging Company. Chris owns two LML pups, Apache (male) and Shawnee (female), from the Indians 2009 litter …

A Fun Winter Weekend—UP Style

I have to say this weekend was one of the most enjoyable I’ve had in a very long time. There’s really nothing (except running and hunting our Llewellins) than getting out to play in the snow! 😉 Saturday we needed to stay closer to home, so instead of heading north …

Breeding Announcement: Santana bred to Count

Santana has been bred to Count. Puppies expected around April 20th, 2013 going to new homes approximately June 15th, 2013. We expect excellent, beautiful pups with tons of drive, superior nose and conformation, breath-taking style, and all of the natural, inherited abilities. Santana is absolutely obsessed …

Chief in Utah

This is Chief (Santana x Steele): From his owner: Your boy Chief just completed his 2nd season tonight and ended it with a 500 yard retrieve across a deep canyon. I hit the bird off his point but didn’t drop it. It dropped a leg and glided across the canyon. …

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2013

Where Bird Dogs are the stars of the show! I really, really thought I would be able to make it this year and even though I am closer than ever and only about 6 hours away, no puppies are flying this weekend because it is too cold, and Scott is …

The Fearless Fight

“When we fearlessly fight for what we believe in and remain hopelessly optimistic about life, love, and the future, we create an …

Popcorn Time!

Dad, how can you sit there and eat all that popcorn by yourself? We are all sitting here being sooo good and …

Hughie with his new gjirl! :)

Hughie and Wiley off to the Airport

We are off to the airport! Hughie and Wiley loaded in the truck as we set out to the airport …

Llewellins Enjoying the Snow

Some photos from the past few days of my Llews playing in the snow… enjoy! Llewellin puppy bums….

My Favorite Superbowl Ads, Sled Dog Racing, and News

Hello all, I started this post Sunday, but never got it finished so the subjects may seem a bit outdated. While everyone …

My collection of favorite upland hunting boots

Boot Reviews from a Certified Boot Addict

It’s official, I am a boot addict.

King

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Hi All! It’s a beautiful (it’s always beautiful to me when it is snowing), mild (18°F, which is so much warmer, of …

Puppy Update: Eli (Maddie x Steele Bourbons)

Here a couple more pictures of Eli at around 8 months now. Id like to take all the credit for how …

Puppy Update: Jessie “Shasta” Lady Bird x Ike (Mt. Peaks)

Puppy Update: Willow “McKinley” (Lady Bird x Ike “Mt. Peaks”)

We just wanted to update you on Willow’s progress. She is McKinley out of Lady Bird x Ike litter. …

Grey (Maddie x Steele "Burbons")

Puppy Update: Grey (“Trace” from Maddie x Steele “Bourbons”)

Puppy Update: Brooks (“Jack” Nash x Brier 2011)

Puppy Update: Sadie (Jett–Mia x Ike, Rockstars)

Sadie “Jett” from the Rockstars litter (Mia x Ike), lives in Idaho: Her owner says, “Hey there! Haven’t gotten an update …

Update: Drake (Mohawk–Dora x Steele, Yoopers Litter)

Now a year old, these great photos were sent from Drake (“Mohawk” from the Yoopers –Dora x Steele–litter 2011): From his owner, …

Puppy Update: Dutch (“Elias” Lady Bird x Ike–Mt. Peaks Litter)

His owner, Nick, says, ” Xmas eve Dutch and I went out for a brief hunt and bagged our first king …

Puppy Update: Maggie (Delta from Jenna by Steele)

Her owner says… “Having a great time with this little girl. Maybe should have named her Magnum she is full blast …

Thorn Update

This is Rigby (“Thorn” from the Thorns–Nashua x Brier–litter). Rigby lives in Alaska. From his owner, “Just a note to say that …

Aviators Update: Hawk (Lady Bird x Steele)

Hawk in his new home:

January 18th: Puppy Pictures

Just posting some of the latest photos. I’ll update more when I am able.

The Aviators Outside…

I took a break from work this afternoon and took the puppies out into the yard. I love taking them out—all you …

January 9th-10th, 2013

I am obsessed, in a panicky sort-of-way, with wanting to get out to hunt. Michigan’s Grouse season has closed, so I want …

Upland Almanac’s Field to Feast Weekend

Thought I would share this. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? It’s been a while since I’ve seen the Blue Ridge Mountains and …

Maddie x Steele Pups Video Clip

Video of Maddie x Steele Pups:

There’s Still Time—Go Hunting!

While hunting seasons for upland birds is over in some states, there are still opportunities in many. If you live in or …

January 6th, 2013

The weekends fly and here we are at the end of another. I never seem to get all that I want accomplished—do …

Dooey

Aviators Update: January 4th, 2013

Hi All! The “Aviator” pups are really growing up. They are becoming a handful at times–like first thing in the morning when …

Hello 2013!

Hello from the Northwoods! We got out for just a bit on New Year’s Eve (a tradition for …

Laurel Mt. Llewellin Setters ruling the northern grouse woods!

December 17th, 2012

Hi all, Nothing very exciting to report, but I do finally have Bird and Steele’s litter page done: click here. The photos are …

Puppy Cam!

Finally, I have moved Bird and her pups to one of the puppy rooms and the Web cam is running! We’ll see …

December 11, 2012

A beautiful blanket of snow covering the Northwoods. The handsome Brier puppy has been sold and will live in …

Snow!

December 9th, 2012

Fairly busy weekend here. Had a lovely visit with a friend from Montana, cut a bit short by the snow storm. He …

December 4th, 2012

So much going on that I don’t even know where to begin, but thought I would post from the iPod before nodding …

November 25th, 2012 in the Northwoods

November 25th, 2012

Good morning all. Woke up to fresh-fallen snow this morning. It’s beautiful. Maybe I’ll get out and get some great photos. …

Lady Bird (Grouse Queen of the Northwoods) & all her boys!

Lady Bird & Steele Pups

L-Bird whelped 7 puppies–6 boys!

UGH

Posting from my iPod because my laptop has joined the stack of dead and broken electronics! Sorry about the lack of photos …

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving all. I hope you are all enjoying a fantastic dinner surrounded by your family. I would just like to thank …

November something, 2012

Hi all, It’s been a fun week—even though we can’t hunt birds—there is certainly enough going on to keep us (me) hopping! …

“Spices” Litter Update

The puppies from the “Spices” litter had their six-week check-ups and shots. So, the picking begins! Males: Salt will live in MI Chile …

Coupon For Fromm Dog Food

I received the following coupon in my e-mail so thought I would share it here. It’s only good on Black Friday, and …

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

Beautiful, chilly day in the Northwoods. I had a chance to snap a few photos (see left column) of a few of …

White Doors?

Seriously? I painted that door white? I really have to wonder about myself sometimes… Who in their right mind would paint their …

“Thorns” Litter Update: The Picking Begins!

The puppies from the “Thorns” litter had their six-week check-ups and shots today. So, the picking begins! Males: Thorn will live in Alaska. …

Rainy November Day in the Northwoods

November 10th, 2012

Ugh. Well, so far all plans for today just went downhill. I heard we would have mild temperatures and thought I would …

November 9th, 2012

It was another dreary, although mild, day here in the Northwoods. And, sadly, I did not get out to hunt. The day …