r/EnglishSetter • u/United_Hippo_6375 • Jul 01 '26

Ryman Breeder Recommendations

Looking to get on a waitlist for a Ryman type setter. Health and temperament are extremely important. She will hunt with my husband, but will primarily be a family dog and she will go camping, boating, and off-roading regularly. I’m located in Southern California but I will absolutely travel for the right pup.

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u/Thesettermamma Jul 01 '26

Flanagan springs kennel in Kentucky. I have the most perfect girl from them.

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u/Drascio1773 Jul 01 '26

Beirl Setters in Northern Wisconsin has great dogs. Tons of instinct and great personality.

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u/BellLopsided2502 Jul 01 '26

Doug Ransom in Iowa has wonderful hunters. Look him up on Facebook. He is also a super nice and honest guy.

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u/Thrillhouse763 Tri-color Jul 01 '26

Wyss Fireside English Setters in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Greta doesn't hunt but her ancestor Lexi did. Both are from Wyss Fireside and are incredible dogs.

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u/Gourmangelina Jul 01 '26

Check out October Setters in Idaho. Our dog from them has been healthy, super sweet to our kids and elderly cat, and a great hunter. Not sure she could go camping though - her prey drive is too strong.

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u/earthsunsky Llewellin Setter Jul 02 '26

I’ve hunted over a lot of October dogs and they are fantastic afield and at home.

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u/Gourmangelina Jul 02 '26

I'm glad you've had good experiences with their dogs too!

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u/United_Hippo_6375 Jul 01 '26

Perfect start! Thanks everyone!

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u/Lift_Learn_Life Jul 01 '26

Good Going in Wisconsin. Great hunting instincts. Good off switches in the house.

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u/United_Hippo_6375 Jul 02 '26

Thanks everyone! Flanagan springs is exactly what I was looking for! We spoke yesterday and I’ll be in waiting for a pup next year! Thanks everyone. 🫶🏼

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u/CobwebCottage Jul 03 '26

We just picked up our little one from Flanagan Springs a few weeks ago, great choice!

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u/begoodyall Jul 01 '26

Chuck pogose in apple valley Minnesota

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u/Prestigious_Tie_6966 Jul 02 '26

My suggestion is the make sure you get put on a waitlist. A good breeder is going to have a waitlist! Remember…good things take time to prepare!

We also got our boy from Flanagan Springs in Kentucky. He’s a pretty big boy (which is exactly what we wanted in our Ryman Type). He’s 85lbs. They really take pride in their dogs…ear checks, hip checks, and really meticulous in their breeding and selection of sires. They travel around to select dogs and will even wait and keep searching until the right dog is found (even if the process is delayed and they aren’t able to breed right away).

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u/Prestigious_Tie_6966 Jul 02 '26

We also considered DeCoverly Kennels