A Lil' about Llewellin Setters

 

Care and Housing

 

Regular veterinary care and proper feeding are important to your dog’s health. It is important that you DO NOT OVER FEED your Llewellin Setter. This athletic breed should be hard-muscled and lean. Given proper care, nutrition, and exercise, Llewellin Setters usually live about twelve years. Regular brushing will keep the beautiful Setter coat free of mats and reduce shedding. Although Llewellin Setters are bred to be hunting dogs, they do not make good kennel dogs. As a breed, they love to be with people, and are happiest in the company of their families. They DO need a considerable amount of daily exercise to keep both their body and mind in shape. The natural exuberance of young Setter can make  him difficult to live with if he is confined without enough exercise. The use of outdoor fencing (either visible or invisible) is VERY strongly encouraged as most Llewellin Setters cannot be trusted to stay in a yard without tangible boundaries.

 

Training

Basic obedience training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership. It establishes a bond between you and your Llewellin Setter and makes him a joy in your home and community. Consistency and repetition are the keys to success in training. Crate training is very useful for dogs left in the house while owners are gone during the day and for bedtime.