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It is great to hear from all of you and to see how the pups are doing and what wonderful homes they are going to. It keeps us inspired to raise the absolute best setters that we can. We also wish to thank each and every one of you for keeping in contact and for the wonderful/fun photos and cards that you send our way.

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Hi Kerry: We just wanted to Thank You for the beautiful puppy. We really like Cabela. It was really nice to meet you. Sorry, we couldn't stay longer, but we were both tired and it is a long drive home. Cabela was real good on the ride home. She didn't seem to mind the ride at all. She ate and drank water in the car, and ran around a lot at the way-side rests on the way home. We enjoyed doing business with you. You sure have a beautiful set-up for raising dogs. If you ever need references, feel free to give them our phone number or e-mail address. Thanks again for everything. K. and A. H. .................... Minnesota

Hey Kerry, Thanks for shipping me one of those Happy Customer dogs! The pup has exceeded my every expectation. Before I purchased my dog I read each and every one of the happy customer reports, and Fletcher can do all that and more. Here’s the eight-month report: · Fearless – he arrived by air freight and it didn’t bother him in the slightest · His #1 goal from day 2 was to get in the truck –he’s a great rider · Housebroken – I don’t know how you do it, and other people have mentioned it…but the pup was pretty much housetrained right out of the box! · The second he gets outside he is hunting – sparrows, rabbits, squirrels, grasshoppers. Moths, etc · Handsome hound -People stopping me in the street asking me “what kind of dog is that!” · Beautiful, stylish point! High tail and rock solid!!! · Best nose you’re likely to find in the field (we might try some field trials!) · Mild house personality – intense field worker. The best of both worlds. · He loves to carry things around with him… a ball, or something - A good retriever? We'll see! · This dog absolutely loves water, and at 5 months was a strong swimmer · He learns very quickly and truly wants to please I gave him a pheasant wing, and while he was playing with it, three small feathers must have fallen off into the grass. These feathers were barely bigger than a blade of grass, and the next day he found all three. That’s a nose!!! I’m really looking forward to see what he can do in the field. Thank you for the great dog! Here's a few pics. D.B. ................... Minnesota

Kerry, we would like to order a female out of the Razzle and Citation litter. Below is a picture of our previous purchased Havelock setters back in August of 2004 and March of 2005. I house Nellie, and my son Joe owns Haley. Ruby will be with my son Nick who recently bought a home and is anxious to have his own Setter. Nellie and Haley are constant companions both in the field and during the week. I've never been around better tempered dogs. Your breeding is just excellent. Some other strengths that I didn't expect would be so strong is swimming (they are constantly in the lake at our cottage and some times swim up to an half-hour without coming into shallow water), and mushing (we ski-journ and the two dogs have mushing harnesses and love to pull us across the winter snow). Thanks again for maintaining this great line of setters. We constantly visit your web site and hope we'll have this breeding available for a life time. B.D. ............... Wisconsin

Kerry & Marian, Just a quick note and update on Sioux-zie (3/04: Powerball & Nancy). She’s great!! She’s a wonderful family dog all year round and a wonderful hunting companion in the fall. Last year was her inaugural hunt in central North Dakota, and she was awesome! I was blown away by her performance and she certainly dazzled the rest of the hunting party as well. I was very proud of her. She and I have a few things to work on this summer to get ready for the upcoming pheasant season, but I have no worries or concerns. Thank goodness she came with lots of internal instinct, because the things we need to work on are more for my sake than for hers. At home she’s the biggest baby in the house. She’s so affectionate, sassy, and animated you’d think she was human. She’s not our pet, she’s a member of our family. Thank you for a wonderful dog! B.H. Minnesota

Kerry, Attached you will find the record of all of my dog Ben's Placements in AKC field trials. He is now 9 years old and I have decided not to enter him in anymore trials. I hope you are amazed as much as I was with this record of one of Havelock Blacksmith's sons. FC Whittiers Big Ben (Ben) (Field Champion) (61 awards with AKC trials). E.J. ............... California

Kerry, Sorry we got cut off the other day. The cell phone reception is still a little spotty in NH. As I was telling you, Gus arrived on time and in very good shape. My impression after the first 48 hours is that I have never had a brighter, more adaptable and better socialized puppy! Emphasis the word “puppy”. He’s ALL of that, but has quickly learned the most important rules of the house and the boundaries for his behavior that will keep him safe. He rarely needs to be corrected with anything more than a firm NO, and takes an obvious pleasure in being praised … he’s been getting that a lot! I couldn’t be happier, and am looking forward to building on the good start you and your program have given him. Your kennel was recommended by a vet in Wisconsin that I was speaking with about setters. He told me he has three of your dogs in his care, and feels they are all excellent examples of the best qualities of the breed. When he said he’d be contacting you himself when his dog reaches the end of her hunting career in a couple years, I was convinced. He’s a very welcome addition to the family. Best Regards, and Thanks Again for all your help! C.M. .................... New Hampshire

Hi Kerry, I just wanted to let you know that the pup (Dakota) finally made it to Newfoundland last night and is having a ball playing with the kids. Karen picked up the dog on the 27th and shipped it to "the rock" via West Jet yesterday afternoon. I haven't seen the pup - I'm still working up north but my wife is extremely pleased! Just to let you know I will not be returning the kennel (its not feasible because of my location) but I will be registering the dog. We would like to take the time to thank you for your troubles. We have dealt with other kennels who showed absolutely no interest whatsoever to ship us a dog. You obviously take great pride in your setters and I commend you for that. If anybody requires a reference feel free to give them my contact info. I'll send you some pictures this fall, hopefully I will have her pointing ptarmigan by then! Thanks for Everything, Scott B ................. Newfoundland

Kerry, Flight arrived at 5:02 and we picked up the puppy at 6:10 P.M. A long day for the little guy. (Swiss Port Cargo even called me to make sure I was in route – as we were entering the airport. Good job Swiss Port!) Dog is beautiful, in great shape, and our Vet gives you high marks – breeding, socializing, and even your paperwork! I think the dog is in a rich environment as the whole family played with him yesterday – so much so that he slept the whole night through. Already retrieving a ball of paper and bringing it back; also pointed at an overnight dove roost in our flower bed this morning. I could not be more pleased . . .M.G. .................. Virginia Kerry Just a update. The pup is doing great. Almost potty trained and only waking up once during the night. Everyone has fallen in love with her the instant they meet. She has been on point once already and we have high hopes. K.K. .............................. Minnesota

Just thought I'd send a photo of "Jill" pointing Huns on the Montana prairie. She's a Blacksmith x Noodles pup, I think one of Blackie's last litters, she was whelped Aug. 11, 2004 and has been a fantastic dog for hunting with my falcons. I can't wait to pickup her half-sister (Citation x Noodles) this week. Thanks again. M.K. ............. Montana

Hello Kerry, just wanted to drop you a note saying the pup was right on time and everything went just fine. He made himself at home very quickly as you can see in the pic I attached. Thanks again J.M. ...................... Minnesota

Hi Kerry, Attached are a couple of pictures of Heidi (45 lbs.). She is a (Blackie/Bonnie cross). She is outstanding in the field. She out runs, out finds and out points every other Falconer's setter in the area including several from Havelock. We will be hoping for something similar. J.S. ................. Washington

"Lucy, Clippership x Reba. She's a real bird finder" R.M. .............. Texas

Kerry, Pups arrived and everything is great. Thanks for providing me the experience of selecting and receiving some quality puppies. I have and will continue to provide a very good recommendation of your business to anyone looking to purchase a quality gun dog. Your business etiquette and honesty are by far the most appreciated facets of what your dog breeding program offers, followed closely by the quality puppies your breeding program has produced. Your bloodlines include some of the best of the Setter Breed. My wife stated the puppies have been very easy to housebreak in the few days they have been home. The kids love the pups and they will no doubt be spoiled rotten by the time I get back from Iraq. Again, thanks for the experience. P.B. .................. Nebraska

Kerry Update on Clara. She's from Dickens and Spy -August 2004. Absolutely terrific! However, she does eat some strange things: socks, thin running glove and the leg of a pantyhose. Interesting yard duty. We have a wilderness cabin near Boundary Waters and she stays within 75 yards of cabin. R.R. .............. Minnesota

Kerry & Marian, I am finally sending the Kennel back. Sorry I took so long. We love both of our English Setters, Carly & Dutch - They are the best family dogs! Outside, they are all about hunting & inside they want to snuggle & be loved! Thank You so much for these great dogs! S.M................Minnesota

Kerry, I shipped back the crate. You should have gotten it or will get it shortly. Riley is doing great. I started him on quail which he pointed like a pro. Today we hunted him on chuckar and pheasant. Here's a couple pics of him on point. Have a Merry Christmas. J.B. .................. Illinois

Kerry and Marian: I just want to thank you for the wonderful dog. After a two week gun dog training session she was ready to hunt. She points, retrieves does it all. Being a house dog she fits in with our family perfect, just an absolute joy. Thank you. K.R. ................. Minnesota

Hi, Kerry! Katie has been a wonderful addition to our family. She has taken to hunting with such enthusiasm and drive. Our daughter has taught her to shake and my wife has her rolling-over. Her pointing skills are unbelievable and some of my friends can't believe how much she loves pushing cattails - can't see her but when the hawk screech goes off you know she found a bird. G.H. ............... North Dakota

Hi Kerry, This is a picture of Buck on point. He is turning out to be a great dog. He is not quite a year old and I have shot 40-50 pheasants over his points. He is really good at finding crippled birds. E.M..........

Hello, Just thought I would give you a positive update on Rose (Destiny). I have since named her Tess which seems to have stuck. She has done very well this season-she has been fortunate to hunt ruffed grouse, woodcock, Huns, Sharptail, Sage grouse and pheasant. With some luck, she will also get into some chukars yet too. She hurt her front shoulder in mid-October which the vets couldn't figure out, even with x-rays. She has since healed up and is doing well. The pup, Abby, got to tag along last weekend and enjoyed chasing hens which is a good sign. Thanks, J.H. ............... Montana

Just wanted to drop another line thanking you folks for the best dog I've ever owned! Frosty is out of Havelock Blacksmith and Havelock Dickens and the sweetest natured, most intelligent (scary at times how smart he is) and loyal dog I've ever been around. I've owned hundreds, having hunted all my life and run Beagles and Labs in trials in my youth. Now I just upland bird hunt with Frosty. He's curled up next to me as I type this--- cold night here in St. Louis, 12, after having over 70 just five days ago-- heck of a change! Thought I might try to visit someday, perhaps hunt a bit up there-------getting old and would love to see where Frosty came from------I'll try for next year. K.L. ..................... Missouri

Hi Kerry, I just wanted to send you a quick note and thank you for such a quality dog. I bought a male pup from your Powerball & Belle litter last July 2005 and I couldn't be happier! I also wanted to tell you that If you plan on breeding Powerball again please let me know as I would be interested in another pup from him. Thanks Again, E.J. .................. North Dakota

Kerry and Marian, I just thought I would drop you a quick note and a picture- as you can see, Gunnar is fitting into the D--- family just fine! He is such a smart boy- in the 2 weeks he has been here, he has already learned, "sit", fetches his stuffed pheasant and takes it to dad, and is almost housetrained. Mike is looking forward to getting out to work with him and some real birds. Thanks again for a great pup, Mike and Kim D. and "Gunnar"

Ruby & Clipperships pup #4 born on March 19, this week I took this 6 month pup out Pheasant hunting, with a little doubt that she would (catch on to this Pheasant hunting), so young, well was i pleased she hit the field running caught some scent and was on solid point within 100 yards of my truck, I approached her and the bird moved and she moved forward, the bird flushed and was downed! She worked really well for three days in rain and snow we would not have filled out without her. She is loving and kind to my grand kids. Thanks Kerry and Marian for a great dog, Think what this dog will do with some training! R.C. ....................... Minnesota

It is still very green down in South Texas but Maggie is coming along fine. She's been in training about 5 weeks and is making great progress. There are a lot of great hunting dogs down here, most of them pointers. It sure is fun to watch the faces drop when my setters hit the field. Mack is more than ready for year 2. B.W. ...................... Texas


Greetings Kerry and Marian, I hope your hunting season is going well. Mine is off to a great start. The Setter I purchased from you 3 1/2 years ago is World Class. She is the best I have ever owned (out of 4 setters) and I wouldn't sell her for anything. I was offered $10,000. Too many good years ahead. S.S. ...................... North Dakota
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