It is the beauty of my English Setters that will capture your attention. Their personality and temperment will capture your heart.

I breed only 1 - 2 selective litters per year with focus on temperament and quality not quantity. My main concern is for the welfare of the puppies I breed not who will become the next champion. First and foremost, I want my puppies in a loving and caring home.  I have and will continue to place show prospects and/or the pick of litter in pet homes. 
 
My philosophy is to breed the highest quality dogs - sound in mind and body. I believe that sound bodies combined with sound instinctive minds equal the most complete English Setter - be the Setter a companion, therapy dog, obedience competitor or show dog.

I generally will keep one puppy as my companion and potential show prospect. When I do place puppies in pet homes, they are for pets only and are not to be bred. But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the puppy, only that there was another puppy better suited for showing. Puppies are placed in pet homes for many reasons, mainly small things, such as tail set or ear set too high or too low. There are other reasons, some structual, some cosmetic, but none that affect their ability to be the perfect family member.  While it is true that English setters do not tolerate a heavy hand when it comes to training they do make excellent obedience, agility, family companions and therapy dogs when trained with positive methods.  Individual personalities are inevitable - but a gentle caring beginning is easier to build on and much preferred over having to undo fearful behavior.   Proper socialization will ensure that your puppy will grow up to be happy and a well-rounded companion for life.