In the Fall of 2006 I started my search for an Irish Red and White Setter. I had shown Irish Setters at Dog Shows for almost 20 years and always got the best dogs I could find. Spoiled I guess I was, I love a beautiful dog. But I didn't know what I was in for when I found my Cailin. After talking to many breeders, Evan and I just hit it off, like we were old friends. Cailin was born in January of 2007, I sort of felt sorry for Evan because I called her pretty much every day. I was so excited about my new baby girl. In March Cailin, now O'Dobhailien Cailin Alainn (meaning beautiful girl in Irish) came to live with us. She was so loving, and became part of our family right away. Late summer we started field training. Well, I had never did any field bird work before so I guess you can say I was learning, Cailin was a natural. All the trainer did was tweak a few things and off we went to our first hunt tests. Cailin got four passes in four tries, ended up the youngest Irish Red and White Setter female to get a juniur hunt title from AKC. Proud, I was besides myself. Like Steve said above, I would like to think I am a fantastic trainer, but these O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White Setters are the best. We are now moving on to other hunting titles, Cailin is a wonderful bird dog and even sleeps in our bed at night.

Submitted by: Shannon Fosness on Jul 26, 2007

I happened to check out this site and wanted to leave a few positive words. I have had my Irish Red and White Settter for just over six years. I got her from Bob and Evan Devlin in the early summer of 2001. I have to say she is everything I was hoping for in a dog. We hunt, we play and she is the best family dog I have ever owned. Her gentle disposition is ideal for my kids. Never once has she has she even raised a lip, other than to show me her "smile". (Her mom has the same smile.) I would recommend O'Dobhailien Kennels to anyone looking for a superb hunting companion and family dog. They have the highest commitment to maintaining the integrity of the breed. They are always willing to answer any questions and offer suggestions. Even after six years we have regular contact and a good friendship. Their love of these dogs is a testimony in itself. Keep up the good work!

Submitted by: Steve Grinnell on Feb 14, 2007

My wife and I kiddingly refer to our pup as a number ten draft choice because she was number ten of a litter of eleven.(and the eleventh was technically spoken for because he had physical characteristics that a particular buyer was looking for)....so maybe we have an eleventh rounder.

Any way, when we toured the O Dobhailien Kennels of Bob and Evan, we were very impressed not only by the quality of hunting dogs they had on hand, but most of all, by the pure passion they shared for always improving the breed. Always focusing on what the breed stands for. The three things Bob and Evan focus on is: character, hunting ability and breed standard. (all of equal importance) Their passionate research takes them to Ireland on a regular basis and continues to bring them to the grass roots of the breed.

So...we get our number 10 draft pick home and 2 1/2 years later I look like I'm a fantastic trainer. Fact is, it's all in breeding. Bob and Evan's passion have given my wife and I a beautiful dog that is the letter of standard, the best friend either could ask for, and a hunting dog, that to to often humbles the boss. (my own falt) The natural hunting instincts the dogs grow with, go on autopilot from 1 yr. on. The auto skills are the keys to the instinctive "humbling the boss trait". She is a pure pleasure to hunt behind. She holds a great point, retrieves, and is as close working pointer/setter as I've ever had the pleasure of hunting with. (I've owened both a Gordon Setter and a German Wire Hair...both good hunting dogs.) My IRW is so birdy that you truley understand, believe and appreciate the time, research and effort Evan and Bob have committed to this breed of hunting dog. They believe that hunting is a key enduring trait that should be bred to. I will be always greatful for that.

Their passion and dedication produce great family dogs for regular people. I would put my bird finding dog and my inept shooting skill up against anyones. (my pup always forgives,... they've bred that in too) You can't go wrong with a pup from Evan and Bob.

I would be happy to talk about these setters they produce to anyone. Please free to contact me. I'll give you any details you want.

Steve Grinnell
Montrose, MN
763 -972 -2689
grinnell5@aolo.com

*I'm just a regular guy and receive zero comp for this....I just believe in these breeders and dogs.

Submitted by: Chris & Zach Orcutt on Feb 06, 2007

I would recommend ODobhailien Irish Red and White Setters to anyone looking for Irish Red and White Setter the Devlin's love the breed, know the history of the breed and a strive to keep the breed as it was intended. My 13 year old son Zach and I co-own Kyla (ODobhailien Kyla), but make no mistake about it she is his dog. We were put in contact with the Devlins by a mutual friend. The Devlin's did a great job making sure we were familiar with the IRWS breed and emphasizing the importance of Hunting IRWS. So what did we get in our dog. We have a dog that is my sons best friend they absolutely adore each other and she is a sweet dog. We have a dog that is happy indoors and outdoors and loves to run and play with our other dogs. Kyla also showed she could cut it in the Show ring doing well in the IRWSA National. We also got a Hunting dog who hunts with an itensity that I have never experienced. Zach handled Kyla in AKC Hunt Tests where she obtained her Junior Hunter in just 5 Hunt Tests (4 passes needed to qualify). Many of the judges were very coplimentary of her hunting ability and style. This fall was Kyla's first hunting season and Zach shot his first ring-neck pheaseant over Kyla who promptly retrieved the bird to hand. Bottom line we got a great family dog, boys best friend, show dog and an awesome hunting dog all rolled into one sweet girl named Kyla. In addition we have had unending support of Bob and Evan Devlin. We would not hesitate in getting another ODobhailien IRWS.

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