Friends, we are looking for a young adult English or Llewellyn setter to join our family as a companion and outdoor adventure buddy. At this time, we are not looking for a puppy, but an adult dog who is ready to be rehomed. While my boys do hunt, and a dog that has been trained will have the opportunity to hunt and chase birds in the country often, our primary focus is finding a healthy, loving dog who is housebroken. Slight preference for a male who is ~1-4 years old. We realize that occasionally a dog might not fulfill his destiny in the field, but would be a wonderful companion for many years - he is exactly the one we want.
Re: Setter wanted
Posted by doze on 3/13/2026, 8:31 am, in reply to "Setter wanted"
I've gotten 3 dogs in the past that fit your description. None of them were house broken, and quite frankly most of the dogs, not all, that are being field trialed will not be house broken. The process went very quickly and I wouldn't hesitate to get another young field trial dog that was raised in a kennel. It significantly increases the number of dogs that are available for you to adopt.
Re: Setter wanted
Posted by Larisa on 3/13/2026, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: Setter wanted"
Thank you, love that, much appreciated. We will absolutely consider a young kennel dog.
Re: Setter wanted
Posted by Larisa on 3/12/2026, 3:06 pm, in reply to "Setter wanted"
Deb, thanks so much for the suggestion! I am indeed keeping an eye on rescue sites. I’m casting a wide net, and this board was recommended to me by a breeder.
Re: Setter wanted
Posted by Deb on 3/12/2026, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Setter wanted"
Have you checked with any of the English Setter specific breed rescue organizations? They have dogs of all ages that have been vetted and foster evaluated. Not every dog that needs a home had a bad start as a neglected or abused animal. These dogs often end up in these places because of an owner’s death with no family member willing to rehome the deceased person’s animal. OESR (Our English Setter Rescue) and SOS (Save Our Setters) are just two reputable groups I can think of. They can also arrange transportation to get the dog to you if you’re unable to pick it up.
on 3/10/2026, 5:06 pm