Firelight Setters
Interview September 21, 2018 with: Chuck Robinson, Parker Hollow English Setters, NJ Thank you Chuck for doing this interview. Can you tell us a little about your occupation and interests/hobbies? I am an IT solutions architect. I work as a consultant where I design, implement and migrate complex corporate directory and email systems.…
Firelight Setters
Breeding goals are for athletic dogs with style, intensity and precocious natural ability. Small breeder with 50 years in Setters. These are my personal gun dogs and hunted extensively on multiple species of wild birds in both forest and on prairie. F50/M60-65 lbs. OFA, BAER, VPI. Typically 1 litter a year by advance reservation. Northern Michigan. website email
Interview August 17, 2018 with: Mark Altemann of Rum Creek Setters in Michigan Thank you Mark for doing this interview. Can you tell us a little about your occupation and any other hobbies or interests? My first career was to work for GM as an industrial engineer in their manufacturing plants in…
Since our beginning in 2015, the group RymanSetters.com has had an amazing and supportive response from hunters who love the ryman-type setter and also the bird dog community in general. Our group has grown from just 6 Founding kennels to nearly 20 Breeder Members. Each Breeder Member has joined because they are…
One of our Founding Members of RymanSetters.com is Walt Cottrell, DVM, of Vermont. Walt not only has a long history in breeding and hunting ryman-type setters but he is also a veterinarian, a wildlife biologist and a regular columnist for the magazine Upland Almanac. His column, “Healthy Dog” is a long standing tradition for the…
Temps were in the 50’s and the sun was shining today for our last day of hunting. Combining the wonderful weather with the company of good bird dogs and good friends made for a grand way to close out the 2nd Annual Ryman Breeders Gathering & Hunt. Tomorrow will find us on the…
Temperatures soared into the 50’s today making it a glorious day to enjoy the Kansas countryside. Brief photos tonight as our daily after-dinner Topic Discussion has my attention. Shared information, knowledge and ideas is a huge benefit of this Breeders Group and to be able to have these conversations face-to-face is invaluable. Topics…
This is our second Annual Ryman Breeders Gathering & Hunt. The Inaugural was held in January 2017 and was a great success. This year we have 10 Breeders attending along with a total of 50 dogs. Lots of fun, hunting, eating, drinking, laughing and of course, dog care. Breeders attending include: Fran &…