At 4 years old, Amber is a granddaughter of one of our foundation
bitches, Megan, who passed away in October 2004 after leaving behind a legacy of the finest and very few "old fashioned Irish Setters", remaining in America and Canada. She is also the granddaughter of our 13 year old import from the British Isles, Rebel, who is one of the finest Grouse dogs I have ever seen.
His mannerism around people or other dogs is outstanding! Rebel is a natural retriever and will hold point for 20-30 minutes or until you find him. Even if the bird has left the area where Rebel is pointing, he will remain standing and relaxed, at the very same spot, until you give him the release command.
"Rebel & Son, Mason"
Rebel has sired 8 litters with our foundation bitches, and all of his pups will hunt if giving the chance.
Anyone that has had the opportunity to own a Grouse dog of this calibre will know what I'm talking about. Back in August of 1994, at the 66th annual Champion stake in Perthshire, in the United Kingdom, under scorching weather, Rebel's half sister came in first in front of Pointers, English Setters, and his full brother Jonsmae Startime came in 4th place. This was accomplished in 80 degree weather, ideal for tourists, but not very good for dog work.
"A little information about Rusty"
The newcomer to our breeding program, Rusty is a descendant from the well-known lines of Moanruad and Sheantullagh in the UK. From an excellent conformation to the stature and behaviour of the old fashioned Irish Setter, Rusty is a jewel in the household, kennels, likes traveling and loves all other dogs and everybody. In fact, there are times when he thinks he is a human being, and tries to act like one. He is very strong and well muscled and can last all day in those nasty "Coverts". He is a good babysitter, and will play with the puppies until they have had enough and fall asleep on him. He is very special and full of love towards all of our staff and guests staying at the lodge.
"Father's pride, Rusty & Sheeba"
I
have been breeding Irish Setters since the late 60’s, and this one breeding
will be one of a kind. Take my word
for it. All puppies are guaranteed,
although, I never had to replace one yet.
I’d
rather have you pick up the puppies, but if impossible, will ship if we can get
a direct route. Price is $1,500.00 US
at 49 days, and a deposit of $750.00 US is required to reserve one.
Shipping cost will be your responsibility, if needed.
For
more information, please feel free to contact us, by phone, mail, or by E-mail References available upon request.
Happy Hunting!
Our Irish Setters on
UPLAND SHOOTING GROUSE & WOODCOCK
Our woodcock hunting opens the 15th of September of each year while
our Grouse, Waterfowl and geese starts on October first.
We have a good local population of woodcock, and by the first week of October we
start getting our first flights.
We have very liberal limits on each species with eight woodcock, six grouse,
five geese, as well as six ducks daily, and double that amount for total
possession.
Our fine line of imported Irish Setters, from the British Isles, are used on
upland birds, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy these old fashioned guys.
Your licences are available right here at the lodge, and start around $60.00 US
for birds and go up to $125.00 US depending on package chosen.
For additional information regarding our Irish Setters, go to Our Hunting
Dogs.
Seeing
red
Let you get the notion the Miramichi Inn is nothing but a ballbreaker's
paradise, let me set the record straight.
The Miramichi Inn, were I hunted for three days in October as a guest of lodge
owner Andre Godin, is one of the premier hunting and fishing lodges in New
Brunswick. With so much fantastic cover in the Miramichi River valley I bet it'd
be difficult to find an upland outfitter who'd leave you birdless.
Why choose Godin's Miramichi Inn?
The dogs, for one. A kennel full of full-blooded Irish setters, a line
hand-picked by Godin himself from dogs on Emerald Isle, boost the Miramichi Inn
experience from tremendous to extraordinary.
"The hunt is on..."
For those days Cummings and I hunt with guide Gary Dunn, who looks like
Clint Eastwood with softer features. We shoot over Rebel, Molly and Mason three
of Godin's more experienced dogs.
All told, we flushed 66 woodcock and 44 grouse - that's 110 flushes in three days and
one of those days was an absolute downpour.
We hunted along a small river during the rain, sending the dogs into the alders
that shoulder for sunlight along the streambank. Every five minutes, like
clockwork, the setters bells would fall still and Dunn would barge in and kick
up a bird.
is
full potential. We believe in the practice of developing a strong, caring
bond with each dog and have found, that in return, they will perform above
and beyond our greatest expectations.
ters
for the last 30 years, and have through the years, imported some fine dogs from
the U.K. to complement our own line. 