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Old Hemlock
Setters are a line of English Setters developed by George and Kay Evans
using a dog obtained from George Ryman, Old Hemlock Blue, and then breeding
for the type. The Evanses were looking for a companion gun dog for
primarily grouse and woodcock hunting. Old Hemlock Setters are often
referred to as belton setters, but belton is a color: blue belton, orange
belton or tri-belton. On page 224 of the Upland Shooting Life George describes the
line of dogs: “In our Old Hemlock line we have developed a handsome belton
type averaging fifty-five pounds for the males, under fifty for the
females, with a deep muzzle, a typical long, fine-boned head. They hunt almost
daily through our long grouse seasons in roughest cover, and they are
natural gun dogs with nose and style. They are companion gun dogs that hunt
to the extent of bell range and have the fire and drive necessary to find
birds but hunt for and check in with the gunner.”
 In 1998 by
George’s request the line was passed to Roger Brown who knew the line of
dogs well and had Old Hemlock Setters since 1973. Roger Brown and
Jeff Kauffman continue the line and produce one or two litters a year. Like
George and Kay Evans they do not keep a kennel of brood bitches. Rather the
dogs are co-owned, something George and Kay did to have control of all
breeding of their line of dogs. The setters live with their families as
companion gun dogs and see a lot of hunting. The sires and dams are
OFA certified for hips and elbows and proven in the field as hunting dogs.
If you are interested in joining the Old Hemlock Family and obtaining one
of these setters, you can contact Roger Brown at 740-567-3569 or email at rcbrown@oldhemlock.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Link to answers about obtaining an OH Setter
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