ODobhailien Irish Red and White Setters - Minnesota Irish Red and White Setter Breeders

We breed the best Irish upland bird dogs, moving functionally toward the Irish articulated breed standard. We have sought out stock deeply rooted in the old hunting lines of the finest Irish Red and White Setters as they appear in the most respected current lines and kennels in Ireland and throughout the world. We are the breeders of the 1st AKC Champion, CH O'Dobhailien Cailin Alainn JH. Cailin got her JH at 9 months of age. Our Fiona O'Dobhailien, pictured on our business card, was the breed representative on the Beretta Bird Hunter's Journal episode that aired on the Outdoor Life Network. Our next litter is planned for the spring of 2010 via O'Dobhailien Armagh JH x McCann of O'Dobhailien. Both sire and dam have OFA excellent hips, are CLAD clear, have normal thryoid panels, and normal CERF eye exams within 1 yr preceeding being bred. Both are family hunting companions. Photos of Armagh and McCann can be seen on our website. Armagh is the son of Fiona who turns 11 this month (Nov).

Irish Red and White Setter

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Evan or Bob Devlin
5127 N, Tischer Rd.
Duluth, MN, Minnesota 55804

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 16 years.

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My wife and I started a long detailed search looking for the perfect dog for our home. We have 2 very small children and needed a dog that would compliment them but also be a great addition to my love of upland bird hunting. There are plenty of gun dogs out there, but most of the breeds are getting a bad reputation due to poor breeding. It was important to us to find a dog from a reputable breeder in business for the right reasons.

We chose to get Quinn from the Devlins (ODobhailien Irish Red and White Setters) after I spoke with them on the phone. Evan and Bob truly care for this breed. We made the trip from southeastern North Dakota and were very impressed with there facility’s.

I remember during our visit to there home that I had made a comment that I had not found the perfect dog for me yet. Evan responded with “you have now”. She couldn’t have been more correct. Our Quinn is the gentlest dog I have seen with all kids and especially our two small children. In the field he’s second to none. His physic allows him to hunt all day long and you will not find a better nose. He is patient yet aggressive when it comes to hitting the field. This is the third year that I will be hunting over Quinn and this is my breed.

I would strongly recommend this breed to anyone looking for an absolutely great family dog that is truly remarkable in the field. I would also strongly recommend this breeder to you in your search for an IRWS. I spoke to several IRWS breeders in my search and it was clear after speaking with them, the Devlin’s are the real deal.

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Having just driven 5015 miles round trip from California to Duluth to get our pup, I can honestly say she is more than well worth the effort.
My first pheasant dog was a red Irish Setter bred from a field champ and she was special, both in the home and in the field. So when I began to investigate a puppy, I discovered the Irish Red and White Setters who really are the real deal. We waited almost a year to get a pup wanting the best of the best. I believe that is what we got in Cailie. Her nose is incredible and she points anything that flys.
Bob and Evan were great, staying in touch with us, socializing our pup before we arrived and shedding a tear as we left with their little girl. We were able to spend time with some of their dogs and I was amazed at their temperment, speed and agility.
I wanted a pheasant dog but Cailie will be that and more as we intend to show her here on the west coast and test her in field trials. I am happy to speak with anyone considering a Red and White.

David E. Jacobs

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We contacted the Devlins over a year before purchasing a puppy; they were very welcoming, informative, and extremely loyal to retaining the purity and, especially, the hunting instinct in the breed. They invited us to an IRWS Rendevzous in April where we met other IRWS owners, families, and dogs.(we brought our golden retriever with us) We were able to observe the dogs working in the field and made some great new friends that day, including the Devlins, and we all still keep in touch. We were able to meet the O'Dobhalien dogs; which really reinforced our decision to own an IRWS. They are truly a breed apart from ALL other dogs. Evan kept us updated from the time mom was impregnated to the day before we picked him up; sending us pictures, emails, and phone calls. They spent soooo much time with us before, during, and after we got our puppy; and we love him to death.(Bob even helped us pick out a name) We love our puppy, he is 8 1/2 weeks old and the smartest pup ever! The Devlins had already taught him his name, and they began his housebreaking and socialization. He came to our house loving the world, not afraid of anything, not pottying inside; and that amazing nose! He can find anything we hide. And he doesn't give up, nor get easily distracted.
All I can say is that we have never felt so prepared before bringing home a baby, or had such support afterwards. This was the best experience ever, if anyone is looking for an exceptional bird-dog, you HAVE to talk to the Devlins; you not only get a great dog, you become part of a family.
We look forward to many happy years grouse hunting with our Jack of Hearts, and will probably be adding another IRWS to our family in the next couple of years.
We would be more than happy to talk to anyone about our experience with O'Dobhalien IRWS; please call anytime 651-460-6865.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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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