As breeders of AKC Gordon Setters since 1970,
and now recognized as Breeders of Merit, we are
committed to producing top show dogs, family pets
and hunting companions. We strive to improve
the Gordon Setter breed with each litter based
on temperament, health and the AKC standard.
We have two different kennels, one in Northern
Wisconsin and the other located in Southeastern
Wisconsin for a combined 125 acres for the dogs
to enjoy! It is truly a Gordon Setter paradise.
Some of our most notable accomplishments as
breeders include:
~ 70 champions bred
~ Multiple Best In Show dogs
~ Multiple National Specialty Winners
~ 1984 AKC Centennial Show Best of Breed
and Sporting Group 4 winner
~ Purina Invitational Best of Breed winner
~ Multiple AKC Eukanuba National Championship
winners
Our start in Gordon Setters was actually from the local humane society in the 1960's. A registered Gordon Setter named Ch Count of Blackmore, CD was surrendered and my Mother took him home. She was immediately taken with these regal dogs. Four years later she bought a female locally named Jennifer Gay Lady, who was out of the famous hunting dog, Tanny Bay. Eventually she found a suitable stud dog to breed her to which produced, Am/Can Ch O'Hillock's Divine Sarah. Sarah was the dam of Multi BISS / BIS Ch Heatherhill's Battlestar, our foundation dog. Stephanie Walter was the owner of Sarah and the co-owner and breeder of Battle and to this day we still work closely with Stephanie of Heatherhill Kennel to produce these wonderful dogs.
I was born into the dog show world, with my Mom, Aunt and Uncle all being professional handlers and having shown dogs since the 1950's. My Aunt and Uncle retired from handling approximately 15 years ago and are now licensed AKC judges, judging dog shows all over the world. My Mom and I are still happy with the showing aspect of this venture.
I first stepped into the ring with a Gordon Setter in 1974 at the age of 4 and I finished my first Champion at the young age of 10, an English Setter named Annie! My Mom and I have worked successfully in a combined effort to consistently produce some of the top AKC Gordon Setters in the country.
Enjoy our site!
Thank you,
Jolie & Sharon
