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Bob Roycroft says:

February 18, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Chuck and Blue,
Thank you and blue for a great pheasant hunt. Blue was spectactular. I have more pictures, so if you would like more please feel free to call me. 724-989-1889,
Thanks Bob QCCM Inc.
Cortney says:

March 7, 2008 at 8:15 pm

Blizzy is my favroite of the litter!!!!…..
Aunt 'Shell says:

March 7, 2008 at 11:51 pm

The puppies loved playing with you Cortney, and you will have to come again and play more, okay?
Cortney says:

March 9, 2008 at 10:10 am

shure i would love to!!!
nancy w. says:

March 9, 2008 at 6:31 pm

the pups are adorable! we are anxiously waiting to learn more about their emerging personalities. the blog allows us to follow their development each step of the way. when will you let us know who will be getting a pup? thanks!
fishboss says:

March 11, 2008 at 7:57 pm

I can’t wait to see all of the puppies. I’m sure they are way cuter in person! 🙂
Poverchuk says:

April 30, 2008 at 9:22 pm

If you put your camera on sport you wont get blurred pictures.
LML says:

April 30, 2008 at 9:56 pm

Thank you! I didn’t even realize this little digital had such a setting. I found it and tried it… still blurry, though. I think it is the lighting. I always turn the flash setting off. I just can’t stand what the flash does to a photo, but then again at least they would not be blurry!

I am going to try the sports setting tomorrow while the pups are outdoors in better lighting. I’ll bet the combination will fix it perfectly.

Thank you for the post and for making me learn this stupid camera. I was used to real 35mm cameras and have such a difficult time with the change to digital (low end digital) and the lack of manual settings and lenses.
Cortney says:

May 3, 2008 at 8:35 am

your pups are soooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!
Shain Wancio says:

May 5, 2008 at 4:55 pm

Shame that visit was sans-me. College/work really stinks, especially when it interferes with hanging out with a bunch of puppies.

Really looking forward to meeting you guys/my new dog in two weeks. I’ve been reading this like a religion ever since my Dad showed it to me.
LML says:

May 5, 2008 at 6:49 pm

Shain, We really missed meeting you and look forward to it in 2 weeks. We felt like you were here in a sense–because the rest of your family kept taking pictures via the cell phone and sending them to you! That was a lot of fun. Ah, the wonderful world of technology!
David Liepe says:

May 8, 2008 at 10:34 pm

That little black tri is tugging at my strings!
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zakk lecates says:

June 10, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I have a llewellin setter puppy well she’s a year now that my father purchased from grouse ridge kennels in oxford new york shes shaping up to be an excellent hunter and great on birds she went out during the last few weeks of our hunting season when six months old and we were presently suprised by her natural abilities and she pointed 4 birds in half an hour that we shot i clipped a pheasant that she actually tracked and found for us we are now working on force fetching with her. my family has owned setters since long before i was born and have only had 2 llewellins and they were the 2 best dogs when it came to training and ability on birds. this new pup (sadie) is a tri-coulour and is looking great she is the best trained dog we have ever had and watching her work the field is amazing even though thier arent any birds on the training grounds behind my house we make do she can do everything sit stay come whoa fetch quarter we can direct her with a whistle like a lab lie down hold amazing pointing form (twelve o’clock tail foot up) just an outstanding dog and i think its great that you do such thorough backround checks on buyers of your dogs and that you only sell to hunters thats great!! and shows how much you care about the breed. my setter is also registererd in the field dog stud book
LML says:

June 10, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Zakk,

Great to hear all is going so well with your pup! We maintain a Llewellin Setter database of FDSB registered Llewellins, so please submit a copy of your registration so she can be included–a photo can be included also!

Thanks for the kind compliments–we really do care about maintaining the Llewellin Setter breed as a hunting dog!

Keep us all updated on your pup’s progression.

Thanks,

LML
David Liepe says:

August 4, 2008 at 10:05 pm

Hey Guys,

Piper is doing wonderful. She is all energy and mischief. It’s funny what she thinks she can get away with. She finds her way to the recall pen on every walk, and today jumped up on top and went on point. This one, like my other will be a challenge to focus and reign in, but I love the energy, the birdiness and the boldness. She is a carbon copy of old babe at the same age. No doubt she’ll fulfill her purpose. Very busy now with two birds in training and her. I hope I don’t lose it before fall. We’ll keep you posted. Hope all is well with you guys

David
David Liepe says:

August 24, 2008 at 6:04 pm

I’m Jealous!!!!! Time to step up the game.
David Liepe says:

September 2, 2008 at 8:05 pm

She fell asleep on the couch…..we couldn’t believe it.
Sue in NH says:

September 28, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Hi
I am happy to read your article on dog foods. In fact I came here to your website to look for your thoughts on dog nutrition. I too have struggled with this issue. We have a beautiful little Llewellin setter pup, just under 5 months old. Our breeder had recommended Purina Pro Plan. We absolutely adore our breeder, however our pup just did not look very good to us at 10 weeks. He was thin, although we had food out for him all the time. You could see his ribs and he got cold easily outside if he got the least bit damp. His coat was dry and short and he was getting little red bumps here and there on his belly, chest and muzzle, just a few but something we had not seen before. His ears had to be cleaned every few days. We did a lot of research and found Evo and Wellness, which now we feed as a mixture. The Evo seems a little too rich all by itself. (it can make him a bit gassy) After just a few days our pup looked a lot better and had more energy. Within a couple of weeks his coat was thick and lusterous, he has a bit of sub cutaneous fat now, not too much, but he looks like a pup instead of an adult dog in the middle of hunting season. The skin problems are gone and his ears never need cleaning anymore. He is growing nicely and is getting very strong leg muscles! We also give our pup an occational raw chicken wing or drumstick. He LOVES these and has no trouble chewing up the bones. Many people (including our vet) are horrified to find out we give our pup raw chicken bones, but we have read about how good the raw food can be for dogs, and certainly it is absolutely what canines have eaten for millions of years. We also give our little guy some cottage cheese now and again, as well as plain yogurt and an egg from our own chickens, and some raw or cooked veggies. So our little guy is so healthy now. We are hopeful for a long life with him. He is so precious to us!
Recently we found out our puppy’s father has kidney problems at only 4 years old! We are so worried about him! We know the breeders love this dog (they hand raised him) and will be so very sad if he dies. We cannot help but suspect that the Pro Plan might be part of the problem, but we don’t know how to say anything that might persuade our breeder friends to consider another type of food.
We will hope for the best. Thank you for your information and best of luck with all your beautiful dogs. They are truly gorgeous and your website is spectacular.
best regards,
Sue
David Liepe says:

September 29, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Running piper again today on quail. She’s picking it right up. first point held for 5 minutes (like a stone). She let the bird flush before she broke. Another find and point. Working on the stamina. The heat and checkcord are tough on her.
Quite a natural. One of the Maine pups pointed a grouse. Rock solid breeding guys.
dliepe says:

November 5, 2008 at 6:04 pm

Hey guys,

Piper a little lost in the big country for a while. Have been running her with many distractions and falcons overhead. Finally took her out by herself and I was amazed at the transformation. She finally got her nose out of the ground. Pinned her first two wild pheasants. Trailed 4 more to flush. Light is on but like her great grandmom she can’t be removed from the field once on task. looking forward to more action in the next few days. waiting out a blizzard.
Shawn says:

November 12, 2008 at 1:42 pm

It’s funny how a dog can change your life! They are wonderful beings! A bird dog has changed many peoples lives including my own.

I enjoy your blog! Keep the posts coming!

Shawn
LML says:

November 13, 2008 at 1:12 pm

Thank you for your response, Shawn. I really did not realize the blog was actually being read!
Sandi says:

November 22, 2008 at 12:19 pm

She is a beauty. I knew as soon as Dan told me, that she was coming home, you were going to keep her. Dan says you have to stop hoarding all those beautiful creatures.
Also if she wears out her welcome there is plenty of dog food here.

Good Luck
Sandi
Cortney says:

December 2, 2008 at 8:03 pm

they are sooooooooo cute!!!!!!
Cortney says:

December 17, 2008 at 3:54 pm

they have grown so fast its amazing!!!!!! my faveorite is Ranger
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January 12, 2009 at 10:23 pm

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Amy says:

January 25, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Thanks so much for sharing these books. I plan on going to the library first thing in the morning. We pick up our first Llewellin next Saturday and he will be 16 weeks old. He will be our first bird dog and I want to start everything off on the right foot. Is there any one thing that I shouldn’t do when we bring him home? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Amy
Dafydd says:

March 16, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Appreciate the info guys, thanks
Flight says:

March 23, 2009 at 9:57 am

This advice is really going to help, thanks.
Matthew says:

April 18, 2009 at 5:36 am

Hello nice site 🙂
E Reidel says:

July 21, 2009 at 8:37 pm

We are happy with Aspen. She is our second Setter. She has the run of the house and is just as happy hunting as sleeping on the couch. I can not say enough good about her . Very smart. I can’t wait for hunting season to see her “show off” all of her style. Thanks for the great dog.
LML says:

July 21, 2009 at 9:56 pm

It is so good to hear from you–I was just wondering about Aspen this morning and how things are going. Thrilled to hear she is happy and living the high life in the house and that you are happy with her.

Thank you so much for the update, please stay in touch and feel free to send photos! We cannot help but think of all the pups that leave here our babies… we think of everyone of them and pray they are happy (because their new owners are also happy) and loved.

Give Aspen an extra rub behind the ears from us…

🙂
Tara Gould says:

September 19, 2009 at 12:01 am

Hello, your dogs are beautiful! We live in the thumb of MI. I am trying to find where you would be located. I have been wanting to get a llwellin for awhile now. We lost our English Springer Spaniel last year due to health issues. My husband and I both hunt, and miss her. I want a young pup when we get a new dog. We are empty nesters and have lots of time for love and training. Do you have puppies right now? and could we see them? What are you asking for them? Thankyou for your time. Sincerely, Tara Gould (989)550-8595
E Reidel says:

November 1, 2009 at 8:27 pm

We have been hunting weekends on released pheasant in western washington with no luck until today. She got us into 4 birds with one in the hand. The other hunters always ask how old she is and can not believe how well she works for only being 35 pounds. She is fun, fun, to watch work. I will forward photos soon. Ellzie
1. LML says:
  
  November 14, 2009 at 3:35 am
  
  We are so glad to hear she is doing well! Please keep us updated on her season and success!
Amy says:

November 15, 2009 at 12:44 pm

Loved your post and it’s so true! We actually bought a king sized bed so the dogs would have more room to stretch out and for convenience sake, pulled up the carpet and painted the concrete in a checker board pattern.
Our Llewellyn, Curtis is a year old now and we’re really considering a sister for him and hope to be contacting you all in the spring.
Thanks for your updates, they’re always great!
Don & Ellzie Reidel says:

November 25, 2009 at 10:46 pm

Hello, We are the owners of Aspen, who was Sierra. We really enjoy her company, and she is a wonderful addition to our family which also includes our english setter, Spencer. We have had pointing dogs for only three years, so we readily admit to being rookies in the dog world.

We got Aspen from our trainer Butch Tewell, who told us that he had found us our close in hunting dog. We saw her photos, trusted in Butch, and we added her to our home. She has alway impressed us with how fast she learns, and everyone comments on her good looks and happy fun disposition. Of course, she sleeps in the house, eats in the house, plays with Spencer in the house, but when we let her out she’s the last one in, and you can tell she wants more outdoors.

When we sent her to Butch’s in Montana for training we thought six months old was a little young, but we sure saw a different pup when we went to get her from Butch. She was happy as ever, but we could see she now knew her what her job was.

We saw her point birds, back other dogs on birds and hunt with the rest of the dogs Butch was running. She was a pup still but really having fun hunting with the big dogs.

We live in Washington State, and have started her on released pheasants. She started off a little slow, but by the middle of the season was finding, pointing and holding hens and roosters in the fields and surrounding woods. She is our go-to dog in the thick woods and brush that surrounds our hunting fields here in Washington.

She stays closer that the other dog, and keeps hunting until called to the truck. She does check in regularly, but because she is a small dog, and short to boot, we see her checking in with flying leaps into the air while her head swivels around looking for us. She just loves the hunt, and we love hunting with our “young lady”

P.S. she really is my wife’s dog, but looks to me for a lot of direction when we hunt together. When we seperate, she hunts with Ellzie, and those two always end up with some good storys to tell.

Last week-end, we hunted for quail in Yakima, WA, and we had split up to cover promising new ground. We agreed to meet at a point in the distance, but when I got there, I could not find Ellzie. So, Spencer and I hunted along the river towards where we knew she had to be and found her stuck in some incredibly thick brush, and no idea on how to get out. After viewing the situation from the outside and giving her some good advice, she srtarted out along a way that would lead her out. During this time, her “young lady” stayed with her and did not leave Ellzie until she heard me, and then Aspen came out to greet me.

As you can see, we love our dog, and am really happy to have her. I am sure we will keep in touch and share some more Aspen adventures.

Don and Ellzie Reidel, Sequim, WA
Rodger & Sally Barveld says:

November 26, 2009 at 7:19 pm

We are the owners of Milan. She is a sweet heart but she is definitely the diva in the house just as she was with her brothers and sisters. Rodger had her out hunting around Cadillac and then in the UP and she got better and better. At first she was kind of clueless but then oh man did she get the hang of it. She even got to go out to South Dakota and hunt pheasant. She did great with all of the birds. Rodger just loves the way that she jumps in the tall grasses like a jack rabbit. She stays close to him and he really loves that about her. We loved this breeding so much that I have a brother from another breeding between Shay and Brier, Chase (Rebel). He has a sweet disposition and I can’t wait until next hunting season it will be his and my first season together. Just love these dogs.
LML says:

November 27, 2009 at 7:09 pm

Thank you so much for the responses–it is good to hear all about the pups and how they are doing for you.

Feel free to share anytime!

—LML
Sally Barveld says:

November 29, 2009 at 8:32 am

Whew that was exciting last night while you were going through all those deliveries. Addie looks tired but yet like I DID IT!!! all at the same time. Congratulations and at least it wasn’t the middle of the night. Take care. Sally
Chris Wilson says:

December 1, 2009 at 10:48 am

Hi Michelle,
The pups look great. I love the puppy cam. That’s awesome. I like both themes, if I had to pick just one I’d go with the indian theme.

Chris,
Chris says:

December 2, 2009 at 12:31 pm

Ain’t he a beautiful dog!
LML says:

December 7, 2009 at 7:22 am

He certainly is, Chris! Gibson is really a very handsome Llew!
Chris Anderson says:

December 7, 2009 at 9:20 am

I agree…even though I wasn’t the original “Chris” to acknowledge it the first time! There must be another Chris who has great taste in dogs out there! Good luck with the pups…both litters.
Chris Anderson says:

December 7, 2009 at 9:22 am

Love the picture with the woodcock. I’ve got a ‘look-a-like’ as Piper also from Shay/Brier (see Gibson above), with the eye patch and hope he’ll be in the same position as Piper next fall!
Chris says:

December 11, 2009 at 7:46 am

I like the gun manufacturers theme. Very fitting for a litter of 9 males. Your going to be pretty busy for a while. Good luck with both litters.
1. LML says:
  
  December 13, 2009 at 9:55 am
  
  Thank you so much for the response, Chris. By popular demand, we are going with the gun-manufactures theme for this litter. Very fitting, indeed!
Chris Anderson says:

December 22, 2009 at 10:46 pm

David,

Just cruising through the photos and saw your pix…I have Gibson (Dandy) from the same litter as Timber (Yankee). In fact, if we’d gotten in line ahead of you, Yankee was our first choice from the pictures…congratulations on a great looking dog. By the way, I had Gibson up in Maine the first part of November. Didn’t really take him afield, but ran him around a bit. We did get into some grouse and woodcock with a buddy’s Brittany, and when we brought the birds back home, he got birdy as hell! So I think his nose will be great. I’ll be back there in early fall of 2010. My brother has a place in Wales, ME. Not sure where you are located, but if close, might be fun to get the little guys together next fall. Just a thought…

Good luck with the pup,

Best,

Chris Anderson
cjanderson@mindspring.com
Chris says:

December 28, 2009 at 5:53 am

The pups are looking great Michelle. Your doing a wonderful job with them. Still loving the puppy cam. 🙂

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Chris says:

December 29, 2009 at 9:46 am

Great pictures of the Indians. They sure are growing up fast. You must be having so much fun with all those puppies running around. lol………. The gunners are really growing too.
LML says:

December 29, 2009 at 10:00 am

Chris,

The puppies are a blast! They are so brave and are having so much fun exploring. They are so full of themselves hiding and pouncing on one another or a passerby’s foot. I even believe a bit of sight pointing is beginning.

When I put them back in the whelping box late last night, they were very unhappy! 🙁 They cried and cried and cried and wanted back out of that box! It must have taken about 30 minutes until they settled down and fell asleep. I felt so bad for them. But, they have to stay in their box at night or when I am not here. And, it’s really the beginning of “crate” training.

Today, they are all doing fairly well with “going” on the newspaper in front of the door. Much too cold for them to start going outside the door, yet. It is 8 degrees outside right now! But, that is a lot of fun the first time they get to go outside and explore. I can’t wait for that!

I’ll bet you are getting so excited. Just a few weeks, now, and you’ll have your pup! Are you ready?

-ml
Chris says:

December 29, 2009 at 4:09 pm

Yeah, Me and Melanie are both getting excited. I bought a wire kennel, dog bed, a few other things that we need. A friend of mine was looking at the pictures and the puppy cam this morning and decided she is going to go rescue a puppy now. lol………
Rhonda Berg says:

December 31, 2009 at 1:56 pm

Nice litter! Have you had a lot of luck getting deposits? I had a litter on Halloween and have 1 female left. The tri colored boys were the first to go!

Rhonda
Huntmaster Kennels

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Chris says:

January 1, 2010 at 6:16 pm

Wow, Gibson is a good dog. How about him cooking up some lobster for the family? lol….. Must be some special training you get from Laurel Mt………..
Chris says:

January 10, 2010 at 10:08 am

I was one of the excited folks who went to visit the puppies yesterday. All I can say is Wow! It was my first time meeting Scott and Michelle and I can tell you they are really excellent people. For those of you thinking about a pup from this litter I promise you won’t be disappointed with any of them. These puppies are getting more attention than most dogs living in one dog homes. It’s absolutely amazing how these little guys are being cared for and socialized. Visiting these pups hasn’t made my choice any easier that’s for sure. You could put these dogs in a box, close your eyes and pick one and you’d be guaranteed an awesome puppy.

I did learn a few things during this trip. 1). Scott and Michelle love their dogs. 2) Their dogs love them. 3). One look around their home and you know Scott and Michelle are both hunters and you can bet your last dollar their dogs are too. I hope this is useful to anyone thinking about one of these pups.

To Scott and Michelle, thanks for spending so much time with us yesterday and answering all our questions. I can be a real talker when I get going. Your lucky I’m not still there. Lol………. Feel free to share my contact info with anyone if they have any questions about you or your dogs.
LML says:

January 10, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Thank you so much for the kind words, Chris. We very much enjoyed your visit and hoped you had enjoyed being here! No problem ever when talking about the dogs–I think everyone that knows me knows that’s just about all I talk about! What else is there when you get addicted to these dogs and the hunting? Nothing! It’s way too much fun and nothing much else seems to matter or be even close to as entertaining. 🙂

We really look forward to the return visit (or meeting) and a very long future full of fun and stories about life with your Llewellin Setter puppy!

– Michelle
Chris says:

January 17, 2010 at 12:27 pm

I’m glad he had a good ride. They got one very fine pup. He’ll get to hunt plenty of grouse up there in the big woods. Wish it wasnt a 14 hour drive for me. I’ll make at least one trip up there next year though for sure.
Sally says:

January 18, 2010 at 8:43 am

Michelle, You did not need to write all that stuff about us. We so wanted to do that for you. We just love your/our dogs and can’t thank you enough for breeding them. I am so glad you love your “girl” stuff. And still am shocked that my husband was right on the money with that woodcock for you. So I am glad I quit baulking and helped him get it to you. I know he was so tickled that you loved it. And thank you again for my wonderful boy Chase(Rebel) so now the girly girl that I am is going to cross over into your world and begin my upland hunting adventure this year. Thanks again. And take care.
Chris says:

January 18, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Wow, I was watching the puppy cam today and it looked like a stampede of puppies. Addy stopped in to play with them and really got them fired up. 18 is a pile of puppies. Its the most fun I’ve had yet watching the puppy cam.
1. LML says:
  
  January 18, 2010 at 9:30 pm
  
  Isn’t it a hoot, Chris! They really get wound-up when either of the mommas come down for a visit. They love the big dogs and any visitors. It is a ton of fun. Sorry I did not respond sooner–the puppies had their way with the cord to my keyboard earlier today while I was outside working on the kennels. Needless to say, I could not splice the cord back together (again, actually, as the last batch of puppies did the initial damage). I had to make a trip to the next town to purchase a new (wireless) keyboard! There is just something about that keyboard cord that I can’t hide completely and all puppies love to get their chompers on it!
Chris says:

January 19, 2010 at 10:08 am

Rumor on the streets is power cords taste like chicken to puppies. lol………….
LML says:

January 19, 2010 at 10:31 am

That is too funny–there is certainly something about power cords they really like. I have every cord hidden, except the keyboard cord. I finally broke down and had to get a wireless keyboard forgoing the wired, back lighting version that I love–at least for a while. I discovered this morning that I have ordered 4 of the wired keyboards in a year!

Your gal, Shawnee, is so smart! She has figured out that she can go behind the recliner, jump up on the air conditioner (that still never made it to storage) and get up onto the sofa. Sooooo smart.
Chris says:

January 19, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Just wait until the rest start following her up there. lol……. They pups will really take over then.
Greg says:

January 19, 2010 at 6:52 pm

What a pleasure it’s been to watch these little guys and gals grow before our (virtual) eyes. I have Sadie, out of Brier and Annie (Rick from Somerset),and I am amazed at the resemblance I see in Sadie and some your pups.
Chris says:

January 24, 2010 at 9:16 am

The pups did wonderful on the trip home. They a blast chasing birds during the potty breaks along the way. These little guys just love birds. Once they see the birds thats all they care about. I hope thats a sign of good things to come. 🙂

When we got home they spent an hour running around the yard exploring. We have a pile of leaves and branches I gathered up and still haven’t diposed of and they went to town playing in them.

They did great when we put them in their kennel for the night. Shawnee whined for maybe 2 minutes and after that they went straight to sleep. Not a peep out of them all night. They woke up this morning did their business and ate breakfast. They seem to be adjusting just fine. I’m so glad I bought two. lol……….

Thanks for everything Scott and Michelle!

Chris & Melanie
sue says:

January 26, 2010 at 6:35 pm

Ben sounds very special. I would ask for him myself if we did not already have a house-full. Our little Tess is 24 pounds at 25 weeks… she too may be a “runt”! But clearly she is bold, healthy, and has tons of hunt in her. Small size is an asset in so many ways: takes up less room in the car or on the couch! Certainly the little ones are just as fast, if not faster, in the field. Great things come in small packages! Lucky person, whoever has Ben join their family.
LML says:

January 27, 2010 at 11:09 am

Thanks, Sue.

Ben is a hoot–and oh my gosh what a nose he has!!!! He was just going crazy running around with his nose in the air and crying–he smelled my yogurt? They love yogurt. I sat down and picked him up and he went for the yogurt. What a hoot!

His size certainly doesn’t hold him back from doing anything. It sounds like Tess is the same way.

You’re right–great things do come in small packages!

-LML
David Liepe says:

January 31, 2010 at 8:21 pm

Now he’s a keeper. classic good looks and beautifully comformed.
Any topknots showing up in any of the past litters? Looking forward to another one someday.
Ron Menard says:

February 7, 2010 at 11:10 am

Hi Michelle

Sounds like your kids are really giving you the business over Mohawk! I’m having a hard time keeping his arrival a secret. The house is somber due to the loss of another pet, but this little guy will be just what the doc ordered.

Can’t wait to see the wife and kids faces! Son said he’d train him for me, seems he took a syc course at school and knows all about animal behavour now….Too funny.

Good luck with ALL that snow
Ron
LML says:

February 9, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Hi David!

Not certain about top-knots, yet. Steele has one, so chances are good–but you know it is just about impossible to tell at this age.

Hope all is well–give Piper a pat from us!
Ron M says:

February 10, 2010 at 8:21 am

ML, Your too funny…..I thought it was only residents in MA that wined about snow fall and roads…..Like you said, its winter in PA or in my case New England, get over it. I personaly couldn’t handle the alternative (FLA) unless I was on a short vacation. …Flatlands with no character, IE: Mountains, seasons, rural neigborhoods, weather….gad, I don’t no how or why they do it.

Maybe when I’m 89 and want to take up wind surfing I’ll think different but for now, the smell of cut firewood, crannberry bogs, forest do it for me….not to mention the great seafood and picturesque views of Plymouth Haba…(That’s NE talk:)

Go make a snow angel and enjoy.
sue says:

February 13, 2010 at 11:10 pm

Oh my, you made me cry Michelle! Your description of both ends of the story is so poignant! Those three families must be so happy. There is nothing more lovable and sweet, more full of innocent mischief, more adorable or precious, than a young Llewellin puppy. Puppyhood is so very short so every moment is to be cherished! 🙂
LML says:

February 15, 2010 at 9:47 pm

Hi Sue!

So sorry I made you cry! Happy tears, though, I am sure! I hope all is well with you and your gang.

Michelle
Ron Menard says:

February 19, 2010 at 9:19 am

Michelle

Mohawk, now named Magnum is doing awesome, he’s full of energy and as you said, melts in your arms when picked up. He’s a companion to everyone at Townhall where I work and travels with me to explorer fields and cranberry bogs during lunch. The elderly really love him at Council on Aging, therapy for the soul I think they call it.
I tried to send some updates but your email bounced the pictures due to a full mailbox. Let me know when thats fixed and we’ll send updated pics.

Ron Menard
sue says:

February 24, 2010 at 11:19 am

Oh my Michelle, if only I’d read your philosophy on puppies in the bed a few months ago, we would have indulged our Tess (and ourselves!) a bit more. When Tess was little, and needed to go out at night, she would come back in then jump up and CLING to whoever was still in bed. We’d let her stay there for a while, but then put her in her crate, thinking we had to work to develop the right habits. She has since outgrown the desire to be under the covers, and she loves her crate, but gosh, we ALL loved the cuddling while it lasted! The other reason we did not let her stay in the bed more is we did not think it would be fair to our other dog who was in his crate, sort of elevating the puppy above the older dog. But now I don’t know, maybe would should have just had 2 dogs in the bed for a couple of weeks! LOL!
LML says:

February 24, 2010 at 11:50 am

Sue,

There are certainly two sides to bringing a pup to bed with you and I am not the expert to recommend one or the other. We’ve done both and there were many years and quite a few pups that didn’t get to. Maybe I have become softer in my older years. It just seems to make the process of coming to a new home and being away from litter mates and everything they know much less stressful. I personally wouldn’t do it any other way now that I’ve experienced the difference it seems to make in the transitioning. But, it isn’t for everyone and either way they do adapt and eventually settle in just fine–as Tess has!

🙂

M.
David Liepe says:

March 26, 2010 at 10:09 pm

Beautiful heads on these Remus pups. Square box like bench rymans. Very nice.
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Ron Menard says:

March 31, 2010 at 8:09 am

Michelle

Being a bit of a Muscle car enthusiast, the sixties produced some great slang and names for the well know cars/parts that were produced. Your probably not old enough to remember and I came a little late to the party myself but there’s no doubt some great names are out there…….Ramrod, Holley, Turbo, Hemi, Hooker etc….You could find many more names online I’m sure……well that’s my two cents worth……..Good luck with the new litter!

Ron
Sally says:

March 31, 2010 at 8:46 am

He was one of my favorites from that litter. He is so adorable.
LML says:

March 31, 2010 at 7:09 pm

Ron,

What a great idea!

I did a search and have found the following names for muscle cars:

Polara
Galaxie
Malibu
Marauder
Fury
GTO
Nova
Belvedere
Mustang
Barracuda
Firebird
Camaro
Shelby
Rambler
Chevelle
Super Bee
Coronet
Dart
Fairlane
Torino
Cougar
Javelin
Rebel
Charger
Challenger
Cyclone

I like them!

What seems so fitting is the definition of a muscle car: high powered cars for the driver who wanted a little excitement… stuffing the motor of a big car into a smaller car. 🙂 Seems quite fitting for this litter!
Chris Wilson says:

April 1, 2010 at 6:31 am

ohhh, I like the muscle car theme, I know it doesn’t have anything to do with bird hunting but your going to run out of bird hunting themes someday anyway. 🙂
David Liepe says:

April 1, 2010 at 3:45 pm

I could handle it. Describes the perfect bird dog. No other interests on the planet other than hunting. Prey drive that doesn’t exist in any other dog.
Mine is on a single track. Birds, birds, birds. I’ve never seen one like her and I’ve had a few and seen a few. Been treating her to a few pheasant under the falcons and she just doesn’t miss a beat.
Chased two Canada geese the other day and I swear she thought she could fly up and catch them. She’s flushed ducks in below freezing weather for me swimming after them and does not give up. Got to drag her out of the water.. Wonderful
I hope you do breed her and continue shay and briers breeding thru one or more of their pups. They’re pure gold. I just love the little dogs. 35 lbs of fire.
They are for hardcore hunters…I agree.
LML says:

April 1, 2010 at 5:40 pm

Hi Chris!

Thanks for the vote. They are very cool names, aren’t they?

-LML
Keith says:

April 2, 2010 at 6:46 am

Way to go Jenna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LML says:

April 3, 2010 at 5:33 am

I know you could handle that, David! Guess what else? She appears to be developing a bit of a top-knot! Her brother, Boone and sister, Maddie, have them and have since youngsters. At 3 years old, Midge suddenly is sporting a bit of one!

I am thrilled to hear all is going well with Piper and on ducks and under the falcons–wonderful!

We are looking forward to another litter or two out of Shay and Brier. I can’t believe Brier will turn 8 in a few days! Shay is just 6, but time flies by so quickly.

Keep in touch, David.

–ML
David Liepe says:

April 3, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Michelle,

That’s music to my ears. I’m definately interested in adding to the team in another year or so. That’s the breeding for me…..no other.
sue says:

April 4, 2010 at 6:52 pm

Michelle, Actually I loved your post! We sure can relate to your aversion to traffic and cities, and the phone troubles sound familiar as well. Yesterday Tess chewed up Doug’s work-place phone in the 3 minutes he was in the shower! It still works… sort of… Maybe they should make “phone flavored” treats?!
Congratulations on the beautiful litter. 🙂
Sue
Sally says:

April 9, 2010 at 8:13 am

Michelle I have to laugh Rodger was that way with the color business. But he now says aren’t they so beautiful (Milan and Chase). He also has an orange belton which he thought he always would want a light colored dog. But he now would say that he would take any color as long as they have the desire like your dogs have to hunt. He is so tickled that instead of when he gets the gun out and the dog running and hiding they are jumping up and down excited to go out for a hunt. We love our dogs and I can’t wait until I get to go out and try hunting this fall with my little guy. He is such a good boy!!! Sally
LML says:

April 9, 2010 at 8:27 am

Perfectly said, Sally!

And I can’t wait to see you in the woods of Michigan with your boy, Chase! You will be forever hooked on the sport. Are you coming to the far North with the guys this year? We can hunt together!

Are you going turkey hunting?

Give those darlings, Milan and Chase a hug from me. And send photos sometime!
sue says:

April 9, 2010 at 11:45 am

The thing is, it does not matter which pup you get. Once you fall in love with him/her (at first sight no doubt), you can’t imagine how you got so lucky with such a wonderful pup! Each one is the “pick of the litter” to his owners. They are ALL wonderful!
David Liepe says:

April 9, 2010 at 5:39 pm

So can I get a snow belton or what?
LML says:

April 9, 2010 at 11:22 pm

Very funny, David! But, yes, I’ll make sure to keep my eyes peeled for the orneriest, most driven, little snow belton just for you!
LML says:

April 9, 2010 at 11:45 pm

Sue,

You are sooo right! We often keep the last pup of the litter because they all have the very same potential.

Give hugs to your Josey and Tess!
Matt Duffus says:

April 10, 2010 at 8:42 am

looks like Jenna produced a great looking litter… really wish i would of waited to get one….wish my wife would let me get a 4th dog… Jenna is such a great dog… when me and Graham took her and Count up to my camp for grouse she did so good, even though we didn’t find any birds..(mainly because there was 12 inches of snow). she never stopped… kept that nose going and kept on hunting… even in all that snow… She’s got a hell of a nose and a great drive to hunt …… you raise such good hunting dogs…. i still have photos of that hunt if you want them….
sue says:

April 10, 2010 at 11:09 am

Thanks Michelle,
Both our pups were “picked” pretty randomly. Josey became available because the person who originally reserved him changed his mind. We said “we’ll take him!” before we even saw his picture. Tess was chosen “eeny meeny miney moe” out of a small photo of the litter at 5 weeks. I believe you are right that they ALL have terrific potential. Generations of careful breeding assure this to be true.
Hugs have been delivered in your name. 😉
Sue
LML says:

April 10, 2010 at 11:31 pm

Matt!

I certainly wish you were getting one of these pups–I would love that one stay local and I would get to see the progression and be involved!

I would love to see the photos from the hunt!

I hope all goes well with your other new pup–I’m sure it will be a good dog even if it doesn’t have a whole tail… ha ha…

You’ve had the rest and someday you’ll be ready to take home the best! 🙂

(have to kid you just a wee bit you know)

-LML
sue says:

April 11, 2010 at 8:30 pm

So can you tell us more about Santana? She is gorgeous. Is she one of your pups? I see only her picture on the “dogs” page. Is she your secret surprise for later? 🙂
LML says:

April 11, 2010 at 8:46 pm

Santana is out of “Reflections of Tony” (Shoeleather Trace x Shoeleather Diana) and sired by “Shoeleather Bob” (Adam’s Spur x Blizzard’s Chessie). She is a young, snappy, very stylish gal. Wonderful. I suppose I sort-of have been keeping her all to myself for quite a while, but not for too much longer! 😉
David Liepe says:

April 11, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Thanks Michelle. Or now maybe a chesnut belton. I see you’ve been holding out on us. It’s hard keeping a secret as beautiful as that …..huh.
I’d like to see the pedigree.
Amy says:

April 12, 2010 at 10:15 pm

What a beautiful family! I love the picture of Jenna lying with the puppy snuggled against her neck.
LML says:

April 12, 2010 at 11:13 pm

Thank you, Amy! Sometimes I am lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time!
Sally says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:11 am

Remington is in the bottom right hand corner right?
LML says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:37 am

Thanks, Sally–Yes, he is in the lower right-hand corner. I added that to the description. 🙂
Sally says:

April 22, 2010 at 7:26 am

What muddy mess. But she was having fun.
Sally says:

April 22, 2010 at 7:28 am

What a beautiful picture. She just really stands out. Who is the dog that is try colored above the recent posts and below where you are explaining about the puppy cameras? Gorgeous is all I have to say.
LML says:

April 22, 2010 at 10:34 am

Sally, that dog is “Count”. He is full litter brother to Boone, Midge, Maddie, and Blue out of Shay and sired by Luke. Count thinks he is something… and, he is! lol. He is very high strutting, stylish, and cocky. Give him one chance to get in your lap, though and he’s all over that… OH–and a BIRD dog!
sue says:

April 28, 2010 at 10:39 am

What a clever girl is that Midge dog! Not only did she know what you were going to do, and how she wanted to be a part of it, she also figured out how to CLEARLY let you know! She planned her tactics, delayed the food gratification, and Hoped you would say “yes.” She must be absolutely brilliant. 🙂
LML says:

April 28, 2010 at 12:04 pm

It may all sound a little too hard to believe, doesn’t it? It’s absolutely true, though! She is such a little pistol and watches my every move. I could tell stories on end about her. When we are away at “camp,” we sometimes get into areas that by using an ATV, allow us to get back in to uncrowded areas, several miles. Midge is always one of the first to go (otherwise she will howl the entire time)… She gets to ride in a crate on the back of the ATV. It’s so funny, though–it’s best to just leave the crate door open or just remove it all-together as she will go bananas if she catches scent of a bird while we are moving. She’ll just go crazy in the crate or jump out and go on point. It’s hilarious. Then, when we go back to the truck to switch dogs or for lunch, she won’t get out of the crate. Nope, she’s not being left behind. Or, if I force the situation and make her get out, she’ll jump up ON TOP of the trailer and sit and wait. She will hunt ALL DAY LONG–or howl in the trailer if you don’t. And she’s no bother, gets along with all the dogs (except she and Dora have some sort of rivalry at times), she is amazing, honors/backs and retrieves… so… she pretty much wins and gets to go every time. She is really something. I adore her–except when I let her ride shotgun on a long trip to keep me company… stop and get out in the middle of the night… and she locks the doors because she is trying to see where I went and hits the button… and I was dumb enough to let the keys in the ignition and the truck running (as long as the truck is running, the dogs in the trailer don’t bark)… Try to explain that one to a police officer in another state in the middle of the night!
sue says:

April 28, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Those are wonderful stories about Midge! (and I DO believe they are totally true!) Maybe in your “free time” you could start a blog entry series about each of your dogs, sort of like “picture of the day” but maybe “dog tales of the month” or something! I know I would love to read about each of your dogs. Our Josey being Brier’s nephew, it would be fun to see if they have any similar behaviors. All your clients who have a pup from you, might be interested for the same reason. And who couldn’t love more stories of Midge riding on top of the crate strapped to the ATV!? I know, you’d rather be outside with dogs, than on the computer… but maybe its an idea for a winter project…?
sue says:

May 5, 2010 at 8:57 am

This story pretty much made me cry! The look on Kohl’s face, those soft brown eyes, his sitting there in the car of his new “Dad” ready to go off on a new life, totally trusting in this new relationship… wow. If only all dogs had such sweet owners.
David Witner says:

May 5, 2010 at 9:40 pm

You wash your hunting coat (once a year) and the sticks and pieces and leaves and duff plug up the washer and the dryer vent.

You scrounge your buddies empty 20 ga hulls to reload.

You wear a whistle around your neck to the hardware store and think nothing of it.

You think Muck Boots are fashion footware

You pick up a small swiss bell and when it rings all your dogs go nuts.
LML says:

May 6, 2010 at 11:12 pm

It certainly made me cry–I couldn’t be happier for Kohl–and Steve! 🙂
sue says:

May 8, 2010 at 8:12 am

Michelle,
That is such a sweet picture of Cheyenne. I hope one day she can have puppies of her own. She would no doubt be a wonderful Momma.
You take such gorgeous photographs, which takes great talent and timing, but also a good camera. Do you have one you recommend? I am thinking of replacing my 15 year old camera…
Sue
LML says:

May 8, 2010 at 10:03 am

Sue,

I have always been a Canon fan. My first after jumping on the digital bandwagon was the EOS 10D and I still use it. My main camera now is the EOS30D and I have a sweet little Canon Powershot SX20 (which I believe I may have taken the photo of Cheyenne on the steps with). It takes higher-resolution than the 30D, but I don’t feel it has the level of sharpness I like. It is a very nice camera to take in the field or biking because it is small and light (but not quite as small as a point and shoot little square one). The Powershot looks and feels like a small version of an EOS.

Out now, already is the EOS 50D, telling you how old my 30D is (although I just got it a few months ago! I look for deals on older models and got this one new for a wonderful price) You can even go better with Canon’s Mark line, but they cost more than my first car! lol. They also have the Rebel line which is a very good choice. It all depends on what you are familiar with–some folks are Nikon fans and they have wonder cameras and stick with them because they are familiar with the controls and such and may have compatible lenses, chargers, etc.

You take very nice photos yourself, Sue! So, as for a recommendation, it is difficult as it really depends on if you prefer an EOS so you can change lenses and have a lot of control over your settings, rather you already have lenses that will fit a certain camera (we all know the lenses can cost at least double what the camera body alone costs), etc.

If you are starting fresh, like some control, and changing lenses, I don’t think you could go wrong with either something from the Canon Rebel line or the EOS line (particularly the EOS 50D).

That’s my 2 cents, for what it’s worth!

LML
sue says:

May 8, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Michelle,

That is all incredibly helpful! I’ll start internet researching based on what you said, tonight while I’m on “dorm duty” for my job at school. Really, I had no idea where to begin, so your advice is wonderful!

I’m starting from scratch with a camera. The one I have is just a point and shoot, very old, but my first digital. It has about a one second delay between when I press the button and when the picture is actually taken. As a consequence its just luck getting a good shot of anything moving! The thing I really like about it is it has a little viewer screen LCD that swivels around so you can hold the camera down low, at dog and wildlife level, and get a shot from the right angle.

Well, thanks!
Maybe some day I’ll have some decent pictures to share!
Sue
Keith says:

May 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

I’m not saying which ones – its down to 2 – that I like, because I don’t want to give anyone who picks ahead of me any ideas! I will say one reminds me of my Gabe and one looks like my Sally.

I like dogs with personality. That way I don’t have to deal with people who don’t!

Keith, Sally, and Gabe
nancy w. says:

May 11, 2010 at 8:08 pm

the pups are adorable! we are anxiously waiting to learn more about their emerging personalities. the blog allows us to follow their development each step of the way. when will you let us know who will be getting a pup? thanks!
LML says:

May 11, 2010 at 8:29 pm

Thank you for your response, Shawn. I really did not realize the blog was actually being read!
Ron Menard says:

May 12, 2010 at 7:36 am

Having a pup already from Steele makes it easy to believe that any of his pups will have a strong personality and strong drive instinct. I personaly would select a strong headed female….as was my first choice before I saw Magnum (Male) which I purchased. Tori would be my pick……love the the eye patch color scheme….the bold personality and appears from photo’s has great style. The only detraction is she is named after a Ford Muscle car…..I was a GM fan back in the 60-70’s…LOL…Oooooooh well.
johnandrea says:

May 12, 2010 at 9:55 pm

That's easy, NOVA. She looks like she was born to run and hunt in the hard coal regions of North Eastern PA. The terrain may be rugged but she looks more than capable. P.S. That white coat will go wonderful with the coal banks.
birdog12 says:

May 13, 2010 at 4:29 pm

After looking over them all carefully, I'd have to say Nova. She has the looks of a bold, curious pup with that tail held high and paw up. I fell in love with her face in week three & that beautiful orange belton coat will show well in the northern grouse woods with Sable & me. What a beautiful bunch of pups for sure!
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ronmenard says:

May 14, 2010 at 1:57 am

Having a pup already from Steele makes it easy to believe that any of his pups will have a strong personality and strong drive instinct. I personally would select a strong headed female….as was my first choice before I saw Magnum (Male) which I purchased. Tori would be my pick……always favored the eye patch ….the bold personality and appears from photo's has great lines. The only detraction is she is named after a Ford Muscle car…..I was a GM fan back in the day…LOL…Oooooooh well best looking muscle I've seen.
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June 11, 2010 at 12:45 am

Any of Spiller's books are well worth the read!! Another suggestion would be Mike Gaddis's Jenny Willow. It's great especially for the setter lovers.
Sue Houston says:

June 12, 2010 at 12:15 pm

I totally recommend either of Temple Grandin's books: “Animals in Translation” or “Animals Make Us Human.” Temple has a special understanding of animals because of her autism. She is now 60 years old and has had a brilliant career teaching as a college professor and working with agribusiness and zoos on animal welfare. She talks some about dogs in her book and although dogs are not her best known species, her insights on all sorts of animals are extremely enlightening.

Michelle, my husband and I send our sincerest condolences for your recent losses of loved ones. Congratulations also on your son's graduation. What a beautiful children you have!

Best wishes,
Sue and Doug
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Chris says:

September 28, 2010 at 11:32 am

I was wondering what happened to you, thought maybe you got lost up there in the big woods or something. lol…… Weather is finally starting to cool off here in Ohio. We are getting some much needed rain. I’ll be working the pups on birds again this weekend. I hope they do as well as they did on Saturday. Happy Hunting!
matt says:

January 6, 2011 at 4:08 am

Hi Michelle,
Me and Graham are planning a trip North too this weekend… hopefully we can find some grouse or maybe a timberdoodle too. I’ve been heading to the other side of blairsville (virginia farms) still alot of birds left out there from the dec.17th stocking.. guess no one wants to shoot hens..lol i do..
Anonymous says:

January 14, 2011 at 3:46 am

Mountians or mountian ranges? Saint Helen, Mt Baker, Cascade range,Olympic Range, etc. I would love to have another Shay pup but we are going to be breeding Aspen this year, so we will keep one of hers. P S You can not beat a dog you can limit over in 9 minutes. Thanks again for the great Shay & Brier pup. Ellzie
Anonymous says:

January 14, 2011 at 11:48 am

ok, so the mountain theme was already offered up, so my next thougth would be famous military or political figures. Patton, Roosevelt ( teddy of course), Eisenhower, etc.
scbnurse says:

January 15, 2011 at 12:32 am

I am still saying the Valentine theme. Heart, Arrow, Bow, Valentino, Val(Valentina), Cupid, Wing, Candy,Red, Rose,Romance(that was Rodger’s input) ha ha. I still like it. Sally
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January 15, 2011 at 12:48 am

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January 15, 2011 at 4:12 pm

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Anonymous says:

February 8, 2011 at 4:51 am

I was glad to see your posting today about Shay and her puppies. I saw your post on Sunday about Shay being in labor and then I saw that you removed it. If she has half the heart that her daughter has I know that she is going to be up and running in no time. She has to be a tuff “bird” to be Aspens mom. Thanks again for the great news and I am looking forward to the pictures. Ellzie
Anonymous says:

February 12, 2011 at 12:32 pm

“First Ladies” Grace and Ellie. Sounds PERFECT!
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Chris Wilson says:

March 27, 2011 at 2:53 am

awww, This is such sad news. My heart goes out to her family.
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Anonymous says:

March 30, 2011 at 4:52 pm

We have been watching the puppy cam. Seeing Santana do so well with her pups has been amazing. Sorry for the loss of one little angel. Our Llewellin, Aiden, is 2 and a half now and Glenn thinks he needs a hunting partner. Hmmm. Thank you for your advice on the breed when we first got him. He has turned into a handsome and fantastic bird dog. Best of luck with the litter… Anita
Anonymous says:

April 2, 2011 at 10:43 pm

Happy birthday to the muscle cars! Our muscle car “Catalina” is prowling the kitchen as I write pointing the steaks we are grilling. Catalina [Sadie] is our dream, hard to call her a “dog” in this house. Making plans now for an extended hunt in Vermont next fall, cannot wait.
Chris Wilson says:

December 28, 2011 at 3:08 pm

12/28/11, 8 pups, 5 girls, 3 boys
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December 28, 2011 at 3:18 pm

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RAFAEL CABRERA NJ
Anonymous says:

December 28, 2011 at 4:23 pm

12/28/11, 10 pups, 6 boys, 4 girls
Sam Musser says:

December 28, 2011 at 7:45 pm

12/29/11 – 7 pups – 5 females, 2 males
Anonymous says:

December 28, 2011 at 10:38 pm

12/29/2011, 9 pups, 5 boys 4 girls
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Nashua x Luke 2012 Puppy Contest,”60ds bands
the monkees the crystals
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Peter Dolores
Michael Myrna

I bet a few songs get stuck in your head too Tom
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Sam Musser says:

February 9, 2012 at 7:03 pm

2-12-12 / 8 pups total / 5 males, 3 females.
jen says:

March 6, 2012 at 9:41 am

We will love and hug our Kallie a little extra tonight ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Haines family
Anonymous says:

March 7, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Michelle, Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. No where in this sometimes cold hard world can anyone say its just a dog….having lost many to old age and some to sickness over the years it can the most devastating loss one can endure….even if you know its for the best at times. A dog that is part of your family, hunts as a member of your pack and is the best therapist ever put on the planet deserves old age, a rub behind the ears each nght and some couch time with his favorite family. I’m so sorry Jenna’s time was cut short…but I know you, and i know you gave her the best life any pointer and partner could have. I’ll be sure to toss the ball a few extra times tonight for Magnum when I get home….remembering Jenna.

Ron & Karen Menard
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Emma Green says:

March 21, 2012 at 5:58 pm

Thanks for this post! I love the pictures of the puppies that you posted! They are just darling. Hope everything goes well with Mia’s upcoming labor and delivery!!
Mas, Babe and Jack says:

March 30, 2012 at 3:17 pm

It has taken me a little while to be able to make this post. The loss of Ron has been felt by so many it was just too painful. But as they say life goes on. I found a quote that finally gave me a little bit of closure with Ron’s death. Unfortunately the author is unknown but the sentiment is EXACTLY what Ron could have said. “If there are no dogs in heaven, then, when I die I want to go where they went.” My buddy loved my dogs as much as I did…maybe even more. He enjoyed their antics and was as proud of their accomplishments as I was. I regret not bringing them to his send off. I miss making the phone calls to report our hunt results. I know Ron looked forward to those calls as much as I did. This fall will be the pits. Dove hunting at Todd’s will never be the same. We will go but it just won’t be the same. Ron, we miss you.
Mas, Babe and Jack
Laurie Lawroski says:

May 8, 2012 at 12:38 pm

Hi Michelle heard of the recall and have receipts to company. We also spoke on phone with them seem to be concerned and very helpful we are still feeding chicken soup to both dogs Belle and Jessie from another lot. They did get sick though maybe a fluke Jessie threw up and had very loose bowels Belle was very ill took to vet. Hopefully they will pay the 421.00 vet bill LOL. Nice to hear from you hope all is well with all the new pups. Laurie Lawroski
Ellzie Reidel says:

May 8, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Hi Michelle,
I work at a dog and cat health food store in Sequim WA and have found that you need check your pet food because Diamond is not listing all of the foods that they make at the South Carolina plant on the site. An example is Candae. So PLEASE check your pet food by name, do not just check the diamond pet food web site. Ellzie
LML says:

May 8, 2012 at 7:22 pm

Thanks, Elzie, I believe if you check the link given above in the post, it includes all brands, including Candae.

Michelle
LML says:

May 8, 2012 at 7:28 pm

Laurie, I hope the girls are okay! This is the first I’ve heard of any dogs becoming sick over it (I had heard only humans), bit who knows? I am glad to hear the folks at Diamond pet foods were kind and concerned—they better be! Keep me updated in the girls.
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June 8, 2012 at 4:55 pm

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Laurie Lawroski says:

June 25, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Maybe your body is telling you to slow up a bit. Maybe time to get some help. Feel better soon.
LML says:

June 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm

Thanks, Laurie. It certainly has forced me to slow down! I wish, wish, wish I had help, but Scott can’t be here for years yet I guess and there just isn’t anyone else that can be here. It’s my dream–not really any other sane persons. 🙂 It’ll all work out one way or another. Thanks again and give Jessie a giant hug from me!
Mark O'Donnell says:

June 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm

After reading your posts for the last year or so, I know that you are not the type to complain, so you must be in real agony. As a paramedic for the last 23 years, let me tell you that your call wouldn’t have even made the top 20 of weird things I have seen. Just when I think I have seen it all, somebody is willing to make me think,”well, that’s new!!”
I have been in your shoes, or on your floor, if you want. The only thing that helped me was a chiropractor. I know that you have reservations about them, but, like all other things, you need to find one you can trust. It took me awhile, but I found one that is not aggressive with manipulation, and it made all the difference in the world to me.
I hope that you feel better soon, let us all know that you are doing better. You are living the dream for the rest of us, so we get to live in the Northwoods through your adventures.
Hope that your Llews are keeping you company in your down time.
Take care, and God bless,

Mark
Jo Lynn says:

June 28, 2012 at 9:53 am

How terrible for you. We often talk about all that you do in amazement. You do so much and do it with perfection. We hope you get better soon.
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Jessica Conaway says:

July 12, 2012 at 4:07 pm

Hey- Been there done that and I have tried the chiropractor, meds, and physical therapy. Here is my take on it – take the meds both for pain relief and for anti-inflammatory purposes. Take them longer than you think you need them. I like one called etodolac since you only have to take it twice a day. Use cold even though it seems wrong and then after a few days maybe you can switch to heat. Sleep with your knees bent and no pillow. GO TO PT!!! Seriously I think they are magicians and what they do makes much more sense that moving bones around. If you don’t fix the muscles that pulled the bones out of alignment in the 1st place what’s the point – you’ll be addicted to the chiropractor.

Anyway by now I hope you are feeling better and I know you have just lost your best friend so this may not be your worst pain anymore but since I saw this and have done this twice now I thought I’d give my 2 cents.

Best
Jessica
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Chris Wilson says:

August 17, 2012 at 2:09 pm

GPS grid coordinates for all the hot spots please……….lol………..
Nena says:

October 16, 2012 at 7:50 pm

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Laurie Lawroski says:

November 10, 2012 at 8:50 pm

The buck and even more the pup is a beauty
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Ariana Muslim says:

January 14, 2013 at 7:28 pm

A relative linked your blog on Facebook and that is how I discovered it. Very interesting stuff.
Chris Wilson says:

February 21, 2013 at 6:49 pm

Thanks Michelle,
Got my copy last week. Great article, they quoted you a couple of times and there’s a couple of your pictures in there too. Nice picture of Steele pointing over a log. Thanks for the referral. If you change your mind about keeping that puppy King let me know. 🙂
1. LML says:
  
  March 6, 2013 at 1:03 am
  
  Hi Chris!
  
  I just received a copy. Love your shots and am so thrilled it worked out for you!
  
  Michelle
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June 2, 7 total, 2 girls, 5 boys
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June 2, 2013 at 6:31 pm

Somehow my guess got appended to the wrong post (see Another Great Day). Anyway it was June 12th, 9 total, 5 boys, 4 girls
1. LML says:
  
  June 2, 2013 at 6:45 pm
  
  It’s okay, Peter! It will count of course. Did you want this for Addie or Nash’s litter?
lakesurfernj says:

June 2, 2013 at 8:27 pm

I thought litter names of Michigan rivers & streams might be a good idea, also I ‘m a hockey nut & women’s gymnastics follower with our granddaughter competing. Wondered about Red Wing past stars like Gordie Howe or Steve Eyzermen & for females past Team USA gymnastics stars. I don’t know how to combine the 2 males & females. Congratulations on the new arrival’s. Norm & Irma 🙂
or…Team USA men & women swimmers HA!!
lakesurfernj says:

June 3, 2013 at 6:56 am

Irma & I feel Nash’s litter will be on the 6th 7-total-4 boys & 3 girls. Blessed be.
Peter says:

June 3, 2013 at 7:42 am

June 12 was for Nash. (I already had June 2 for Addie’s litter. Does this mean I get $100 off my Spring puppy?)
1. LML says:
  
  June 8, 2013 at 3:26 pm
  
  Peter, you have to correctly guess the date and number of each sex born. Your entry would have to have been June 2nd, 6 girls and 2 boys. Sorry!
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Silly Wabbit…Donald Duck…Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse.
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June 7, 2013 at 4:40 pm

Praying daily for smooth sailing for Nash & her expected litter. Irma & I thought American made denim Blue Jeans could be a cool litter Name entry for Nash & Ranger. Example Levi, Wrangler, Calvin Cline ,Gloria Vanderbelt, Polo…Norm & Irma.
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June 7, 2013 at 5:00 pm

I feel today is the day for Nash to deliver her litter of 4-males & 3-females & pray that all is as planned.
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Thank you Ladies…Addie & Nash & Michelle; you words left tears of joy & me speechless
Blessed be… Norm
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August 15, 2013 at 3:35 pm

Drop the whole gang off at my house on your way. I’ll puppy sit for you over the weekend……….:)
Brian Majestic says:

August 19, 2013 at 9:23 pm

Nothing as gut wrenching as a missing dog!!! I am glad to hear it had a happy ending. I will be contacting you for my sixth setter in probably 6 months or so. My current dogs are 14 and 9 and I need a new pup. I am hoping to be able to meet you this fall when I am in the UP so I can see your pups. I have been following your web page for many years now and I am almost ready. I am very impressed with your operation, your dogs and how much you love your dogs. I thought my next dog would be from Lynnhill, then I found out about you. Hope to meet you soon,
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August 21, 2013 at 8:29 pm

Very informative post. So sorry for your loss.
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Sweet, she looks a lot like my Shawnee………….
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November 4, 2013 at 7:37 am

The morning of November 6th and she will have 2 boys and 4 girls.
Chris Wilson says:

November 4, 2013 at 12:25 pm

November 5th, 3 boys, 5 girls,
Jack Wright says:

November 6, 2013 at 10:14 pm

Very nice litter of future birddogs. I like this breeding and would like to know how many spots left for a male?
Maria Conchita says:

November 7, 2013 at 8:41 am

I’m so sorry about Luke. It’s so good to share your story to make them aware of blasto because many vets have never encountered dogs with the infection. Luke’s story could save other dogs. We have 2 year old English springer named Pepe that got blasto this summer. It started with a trip to the emergency vet when he contracted a respitory infection and had. A fever of 105 as well as green snot that turned bloody. He responded to antibiotics and so the vets thought it was a bacterial infection and slight pneumonia. We continued with antibiotics for 2 months because he still had the green discharge and wasn’t his playful self. I continued to research everything and all signs lead to fungal infection. Finally, we took him to UPenn, where he was scoped and there they were, fungal colonies! He has had two treatments thus far and seems to be much better. We are waiting to see if the discharge comes back(hopefully not). Fortunately, we had pet insurance and they covered a portion of his medical bills but his illness has set us back thousands of dollars. Every pet owner should know about blasto in order to prevent the fungus to spread. Although it is uncommon in our area, our pup contacted it.
Jack Wright says:

November 10, 2013 at 11:11 pm

Wow, that was a truly amazing photo display of great dogs. I’ll give you my phone # so you can call me next year for this amazing time of fun with men and dogs. I’m trying to decide what litter I want to buy from and it’s like a kid in a candy store.
1. LML says:
  
  November 11, 2013 at 10:15 am
  
  Thanks Jack, we try!
brett.madsen says:

November 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm

What a gorgeous litter. If I had the room for another dog in my kennel I’d love to have another one of Santana’s pups. Chief’s been everything I hoped for. Best of Luck.
Vic Sands says:

December 6, 2013 at 6:05 pm

These would really be nice while I follow the knucklehead otherwise known as Rio through the brush
DANA RANKIN says:

December 7, 2013 at 10:11 am

These would be perfect for the pre-dawn uphill walk from parking lot to office bldg this winter- SW PA hills :/
Tiffany Sander McKenzie says:

December 10, 2013 at 11:57 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss of Luke. My husband’s Llewellin setter hunting dog is 9-1/2 years old here in Pittsburgh PA and we just had her at 3 vets in 4 days. They first thought Lyme, now possibly lung cancer. After reading your article I’m going to make them test for Blastomycosis. I grew up in Ligonier, PA and we now live in Pittsburgh. We never knew we were in a blasto hot spot. Thank you for your article.
Tiffany Sander McKenzie says:

December 11, 2013 at 12:21 am

I’m so sorry for your loss of Luke. My husband’s Llewellin setter hunting dog is 9-1/2 years old here in Pittsburgh PA and we just had her at 3 vets in 4 days. They first thought Lyme, now possibly lung cancer. After reading your article I’m going to make them test for Blastomycosis. I grew up in Ligonier, PA and we now live in Pittsburgh. We never knew we were in a blasto hot spot. Thank you for your article.
1. LML says:
  
  December 12, 2013 at 6:47 am
  
  Sorry to hear about your Llewellin, Tiffany. Please keep us updated. I hope they find out what is wrong and are able to treat. What are the symptoms?
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February 3, 2014 at 4:42 pm

A very tough choice (I’m looking forward to next month when I can do this for real). I’m going with Gary because he looks so serious.
Dan Wancio says:

February 3, 2014 at 5:18 pm

Easy Spruce, eye patch is only beaten by full cap
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February 3, 2014 at 6:05 pm

Timber…..something about the way he takes control of the pink pig just melts my heart.
Laurie Lawroski says:

February 4, 2014 at 11:11 am

Chukar love serious all business looking face. already have a black and white and of course you know what my beautiful Jessie looks like ready for a red and white.
Bill McKinney says:

February 4, 2014 at 9:00 pm

They are cute as they can be and as far as looks any would be a cutie. Personally I am partial to the llewellin’s with the domed heads and low ears. Sooooooo, I will pick Dove for cutie award.
Terry Barnett says:

February 15, 2014 at 2:39 pm

We’re so very sorry for your loss of sweet Briar. Can u just imagine the joyous reunion between Briar & Luke though?! They’re running buddies again. Zach (Bob) sends his love. Our sympathy & God Bless u all.
Chris Wilson says:

February 15, 2014 at 2:48 pm

Very sorry to hear this sad news Michelle. Breaks my heart. I know how much Briar meant to you and Scott. That was a beautiful tribute you wrote for him.
LML says:

February 16, 2014 at 8:57 am

Thank you all for the kind words.
Hug your Llew for us!
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Ruth Martin says:

April 2, 2014 at 4:43 pm

Very informative and touching article. We lost our dog 6 weeks ago to Blasto. He was just a little shih tzu, barely 6 years old. It was extremely painful for us. And very strange. I knew nothing of blastomycosis. I live in northern IN. We had a very wet fall however. This was our 5th fall at our house. I fear that the fungus could be in our own yard. But nevertheless, we are moving on, and I pray our new little guy will not get it as well. Sorry for your loss, I know how extremely painful it can be.
Susan Dyer says:

April 17, 2014 at 11:47 am

Thank you…never forget you Luke. I have 3 white Goldens~Scout 4, Finch 3 1/2, Boo 3. Finch was dx 15 mos ago, lost some vision, he relapsed 3 wks ago and has resumed Sporanox treatment. Boo is now positive for Blasto skin lesion near nail bed. We live in West suburbs of Chicago in heavily wet wooded area. Please be vigilant—this blog is very accurate. If you suspect your dog is sick, force vet to do Mira Vista urine and serum. It is a relatively cheap diagnostic test and chest xray. I also recommend name brand Itraconazole (Sporanox). Price in US is absolutely prohibitive, at $1200/mo…available at Universal Drug Store in Canada at variety of prices depending on where it’s coming from. Your vet will send Rx, they contact you. I am getting it from Turkey for $155/mo. It is exact drug from Janssen Pharma. I learned something too…Boo is an intact 3 year old, breaking my heart. Thanks HUGS.
1. Allison says:
  
  May 22, 2014 at 10:33 pm
  
  Our 1.5 years old Shih-poo was diagnosed with Blasto a month ago and we live in the SW suburb of Chicago. He has been on Sporanox for a month and so far is doing well. However, his left eye can not be saved and probably will have to be removed. We got the Sporanox from Canada Drug. Where in Turkey do you get yours? How many capsules and what dosage for $155/mo? Thanks for your help!
  1. MikeW says:
    
    June 12, 2014 at 10:35 am
    
    Sorry to hear about your dog, but it sounds like he is in remission. Continue with his medication until the vet says otherwise. And $155/mo sounds very expensive.
    The dosage is based on weight, and my lab weighed 65 lbs. I was only paying $30/mo. Your breed sounds a lot smaller so I can’t imagine your medication being more than $15/mo tops. You might perhaps think about ditching Sporanox and start using its generic sister-drug, Itraconazole. Maybe this explains the large price discrepancy. Good luck
Catherineawc says:

April 25, 2014 at 8:57 pm

Why have we not heard of this before? Our family Lab was diagnosed positive with this 2 days ago. I live in NW suburbs of Chicago. One week ago today I noticed that Sable (8 years old) was “out of sorts”. Debated about taking her to the vet, but because it was Saturday and they would be closed for a day and a half.. I took her. she had a temp of 105. ( high fever!), X-rays were taken and she was put on antibiotics for an unknown cause. Only through a phone conversation with my daughter in California, when she mentioned Valley Fever, did I ever think of a fungal infection! Besides the fever, Sable had a very strange cough, and after a few days stopped eating. I thought she got a stick lodged in her throat. The fever persisted and we did the urine test for Blasto on Monday. Results came back positive late Wednesday night. Not being able to afford $1600 / month for the “golden treatment”, I was given the option of going with Fluconazole for treatment. I pray that this works! Now also searching for ways of detecting this & removing from soil in your yard – only seeing articles saying that you can’t do either of these things. Hoping Sable will return to health.
Thank you for starting this informational lead.
Catherine
1. MikeW says:
  
  June 12, 2014 at 10:45 am
  
  Sorry to hear about your dog as mine too has wrestled with this horrible disease. Might I offer some advice? Look into generic drugs. In this forum, I’ve seen people posting about Sporanox. Its generic equivalent is called Itraconazole. This cost me $30/mo. for my lab (about 65 lbs). Another alternative is contacting an animal pharmacy in Canada. They will simply have you fax them a prescription written out by your vet and then mail you the medication.
  What you read is correct; you will not remove blasto from your soil unless you maybe blacktop your entire yard. And labs will be labs. They will dig and sniff in all parts of your yard. The only prevention is knowing the symptoms ahead of time so you aren’t caught off guard like so many of us have been with this
  fungus. Good luck
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April 30, 2014 at 3:58 pm

What do you think over the sizing of Le Chameau Jameson – I am normally a 37 or 37.5 and going to take the risk of ordering a pair sight unseen.
MikeW says:

June 12, 2014 at 10:26 am

My black lab, Gussy, contracted blasto in 2011, when she was about 15 months old. I share this story in hopes that it will urge other dog owners not to wait on testing and treatment. This disease is like yeast in the sense that it begins slow and goes unnoticed, but then quickly accelerates after you notice the first subtle
symptom.
I live in southern Indiana, which is a hotbed for blasto. In 2011, we experienced
a very wet Spring, which I was later told provided even more perfect conditions
for blasto to thrive in the soil.
It began with a few coughs here and there, nothing that would warrant any type of
panic. I took her to the vet who prescribed antibiotics, thinking it was just a
common K9 ailment. After a couple of days, the coughs became more frequent and I noticed her becoming lethargic. Anyone who has owned a lab knows that at 15 months, they are anything but lethargic. I took her back to the vet and they
had briefly mentioned blasto but said it was really too early to tell and that a
screening, while expensive, might not be very accurate. I opted against the
screening (hindsight is 20/20, I know) at that time and hoped for a recovery in
the coming days.
Within maybe the next day or two, her right eye turned a bright turquoise color.
Unknown to me at that time, that color was the result of her losing vision in
that eye. During that same time, she began limping and I noticed an inflammation
in her left front wrist. I also started seeing small lesions on her legs and
back and her affected eye began to bulge and looked like it might pop out of
her skull. I immediately took her back to the vet who concluded that it was
blasto and referred me to the area specialists at the animal hospital.
That same day, the specialist could immediately tell what was going on. He took
Gussy back and returned about 10 minutes later with a vile of blasto that he
drained from behind her eye. The blasto had begun building up behind her eye,
causing enormous pressure on her brain and eye. The draining served only as temporary relief and he said that we could either try to salvage her eye (i.e. not remove it) through the use of steroidal eye drops and antibiotics, in the hopes of
that taking care of the blasto or we could surgically remove the eye and tackle
the blasto that way. Again, hindsight is 20/20 and I opted to try the eye
drops.
I continued the use of the eye drops for about a week. And again, any lab owners
can imagine the difficulty of holding your lab still as you insert three drops,
four times a day. I noticed we weren’t making any progress with the eye drops.
Her eye cavity eventually began to slowly ooze a green/yellow puss. We ended
right back up at the animal hospital asking about removing the eye. Animal
hospitals are very expensive and fortunately, the specialist told me that my
vet could perform the procedure at half the cost with similar quality.
The surgery was ultimately a success. However at the time, there was no telling how successful it might be and could only tell over the course of the next few
months. Also, the success rate decreases at an extreme rate, the older your
dog.
Gussy had to wear a doggie lampshade for the first ten days following surgery, which was a nightmare. It had to be cleaned daily and put back on her. She had to take daily pills (itraconazole) for about a year to fight off any potential remnants
of the blasto. The dosage of this medication is based on your dog’s weight.
Therefore, so is the price. By 2011, this medication had seen tremendous
advancements, making it less expensive. A decade earlier, it wasn’t uncommon to
pay about ten-fold what I paid in 2011. Gussy was about 65 lbs at the time, and
a monthly supply of this medicine cost me about $30, which she took for just
over a year. Roughly six years earlier, my mother’s terrier had blasto and at
15 lbs, she was paying $8 per day for the dosage.
Recall the inflammation in Gussy’s front left wrist. My vet prescribed her an
anti-inflammatory to take if I noticed any limping, which was still often at
that time. So overall, it cost about $3,000 with the surgery, medication, and
frequent trips to the vet leading up to surgery. Had I acted on the blasto in
the first place, my overall cost would have been probably no more than $1,200. I
hope this story helps other dog owners react more quickly when these symptoms
appear. Just get the screening done to begin with and wait a day for the test
results. It’s well worth it, I promise.
Gussy is four-and-a-half years old now and is still very much active. The
inflammation in her leg is still noticeable, but doesn’t seem to bother her
anymore. Happy trails…
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August 24, 2014 at 8:26 am

I was thinking about Mn this year myself……….But since they changed the law on the 220 Conibear traps, I’ll just stick with Michigan……….although I have a lot of good friends in Maine begging me to come up……………
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patrick says:

September 6, 2014 at 2:46 pm

are any of these puppies for sale?
1. Laurel Mt Llewellin Setters says:
  
  September 6, 2014 at 3:48 pm
  
  Yes, Patrick, there are puppies available: http://www.laurelllewellins.com/puppies.html
Sue Houston says:

November 15, 2014 at 8:02 pm

Good to see this post and now we know why you have been so busy and not had time to post! Glad to know all the dogs are doing well!
Chris Wilson says:

November 21, 2014 at 11:27 am

Looks like that was a fun drive……………I love driving in the snow…..at least in the Xterra………….my old lexus does good too, the traction control in that thing is awesome………glad you all made it safe and sound………….
Chris Wilson says:

November 21, 2014 at 11:28 am

Just a heads up, my buddy Brad is trying to contact about a pup……………
Chris Wilson says:

December 10, 2014 at 9:05 am

Beautiful Picture Michele. You been taking some photography courses online or something. Your getting really good.
1. Laurel Mt Llewellin Setters says:
  
  December 10, 2014 at 11:37 pm
  
  Thank you, Chris. Just getting back to my roots and taking a bit of time here and there to concentrate more on what I love 🙂 Thanks again!
Greg Confer says:

December 10, 2014 at 5:14 pm

I, too, am sorry to hear of your loss. Brier was a beauty. I also lost my beautiful SadieMae (sired by Brier, out of Annie, owned by Rick Sager of Somerset) in October two weeks before PA bird season. My heart is still aching. I would love to get another Lew out of Brier’s line but am not quite ready to move on Levi and Maddie’s litter. I wish I could post a pic of Sadie here so you could see what a magnificent dog she was.
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