Parker Hollow Setters
Speaking with some newer setter owners recently, I remembered back when I first started clipping my own setters. Over the years I’ve picked up some tricks from experienced groomers and figured I would pass them along to anyone interested in grooming their setters. Hope this is helpful. Also feel free to share comments and any…
Ryman-Type Setters
Rum Creek SettersMichigan Ryman Breeders and Owners Get Together The setting was the Historic North Branch Outing Club on the banks of the North Branch of the AuSable River in Lovells, Michigan. What started out as a thought of getting together with some out of state breeders coming to Michigan this fall for a small…
Firelight Setters
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…
October Setters
Wild birds, wild birds, wild birds, wild birds…”Our dogs handle wild birds”…”We prove our dogs on wild birds”…etc etc. We’ve all heard it before but what does it really mean? Does it really matter? Is it just an advertising tactic? In short, yes it really matters. But why and how it makes a…
First I want to state that I am not claiming to be a professional trainer with decades training dozens of pups. However, I no longer consider myself a “beginner” either, as I’ve successfully trained a few of my own setters as well as friend’s pups. There have been many books and articles written…
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…