Llewellin Setter

Do not believe everything you read on sites like this. I have owned several Llewellins and much of what the websites say is simply wrong. Zeke is an outstanding hunter. He is slow and methodical in his search for bird scent, he points hard and holds until released. He was a bit slow in developing his desire to retrieve, but that came with patience. His desire to please is so strong that training was a breeze. As a puppy we had him housebroken in 3 days. His hunting training was also not difficult. Llewellins are not hard to train, they just require patience and a soft touch. Harsh training techniques will shut them down quickly. In the field, he is a dynamo, always on the move unless he is pointing. He has a natural range of about 100 to 150 yards and checks in frequently. He is also smart enough to know when to quit. When he is tired he will let me know so we can hunt back to the truck. He is smart, relocating, circling around other dogs on point to help pin a bird from a different direction, and honoring where required. This was all natural ability as none of this was taught, he just did it. IN the home, he is a loving couch potato. He loves to lay on the couch and watch TV with us at home and is gentle around the home. He does not bark without reason. He has the ability to understand the difference between hunting season and non-hunting season. During the season he needs to be out hunting several times a week, but in the off-season (probably because summer in Wi is ridiculously hot) he is content to hang out int he house. But when the days start to get shorter and the nice weather returns he is ready to hit the fields. At 10 he has started to develop some arthritis and this sometimes slows him down, but he still has a strong desire and ability to get out in the field and get it done.

There is a bicycle trail near my house and I take him out twice I day. It is the highlight of his day(nothing else compares). He is too energetic to take on leash(I've shown another dog,so I was sure that I could leash train him, but so far that hasn't been the case). I walk 2-3 miles, he runs several times that while checking back with me constantly. He's very athletic. He's beautiful to watch, and will hold point forever. At home he is very calm and gentle. He has never met a person that he doesn't truly love. While he hasn't been terrible interested in other dogs(he seem to independent for that), he has never show any aggression toward them either.

Very friendly, good with kids, mischievious, stubborn, playful, affectionnate.

When we saw the parents we were surprised they were smaller than we expected as we own 2 Reds and a Gordon as well. I looked into the line and discovered the Llewellin Setter. He is gorgeous.

I’ve owned and bred Llewelyn Setters for over 20 years. Careful breeding maintains the attributes of the breed. I never bred prior to 3 years of working and training my dogs. Hips are tested and genetic test for deafness. When bred and raised in a home they are very social, intelligent calm dogs. All my puppies were paper trained in the house. I took them all for long walks, carrying a small metal container of puppy chow, when I called them I rattled the puppy chow and they came running. I allowed all kinds of animals, cats, cattle and chickens around them so they are extremely social and devoted to their owners. They open doors with knobs and sliders. If not properly socialized as puppies they can be very smart, stubborn and might bark. I have a 1 year old rescue that has been a challenge, but she’s very attached to my older female. They play together for hours daily. Extremely gentle dogs.

My Beautiful girl is 12 years old but looking at her you would never tell. we are on the look out for another Llewellin so any info would be great we are located in NJ -ciwaszczuk@widebandsystems.com

Sadie is everything her breed implies. Rescued 3 years ago, she is flexible, loving, easy-going, affectionate, playful, loves tug, joyfully entertains herself by throwing her toys in the air and catching them. Loves car rides and hanging her head out the window when we drive 20 mph. Likes to bark when playing or excited to see an arriving family member.