Llewellin Setter Puppies for sale in the USA

The Llewellin Setter, often just called the Llewellin, is a field-bred strain of the English Setter rather than a separate breed. It descends from the breeding program of Richard Purcell Llewellin, a Welsh sportsman of the mid-1800s who wanted a smaller, harder-driving setter for bird hunting at a time when many English Setters were being bred for the show ring. His foundation pair, Duke and Rhoebe, anchor pedigrees that enthusiasts still trace today, and the Field Dog Stud Book registers Llewellins as a distinct strain of English Setter. There is no separate American Kennel Club recognition, and no formal breed standard exists, so individual dogs vary considerably.

Llewellins are medium-sized gun dogs, typically standing 22 to 27 inches tall and weighing 45 to 70 pounds, with a soft, medium-length feathered coat in ticked belton patterns of blue, orange, lemon, chestnut or tri-color. Regular brushing keeps the silky feathering free of burrs and tangles. Bred for performance, they are human-centric, eager to please and easy to train, working close and hard in the field yet settling into calm, affectionate companions at home. They need plenty of daily exercise and room to run, which makes them a natural fit for active or hunting households. Typical lifespan is 10 to 12 years.