I looked long and hard across the United States before purchasing a new dog. I work in the hunting industry and needed a great pheasant dog but also needed an easy dog to stay at home with my wife and 2 young kids while I travel. I found the perfect breeder and line with Randy at Houdini Llewellin Setters. I have hunted with several of his dogs and my dog "Citori" is a joy at home and in the field. She is more than willing to lay around the house all day if needed, but the minute you get her in the field she flips the switch and becomes a bird finding machine. Citori is a joy and I am sure I will own another Houdini Llewellin soon. Keep up the great work Randy!

My wife and I were looking for a great family pet with a strong personality, beautiful looks, and the right temperament. We discovered Llewellyns and immediately fell in love with their intelligence, instincts, and kind personalities. We adopted our dog Lou from Randy and Terry and he has become an instant part of our family. He is whip smart, has a soft mouth, and loves to please.

Randy and Terry could not have been better to work with. Definitely recommend.

I have bought two llews from Randy. It is very tough to purchase anything sight unseen, let alone an animal (two in my case) that will be part of your family for the next 15 years. Matching personalities with potential owners I assume has to be tough. Randy and I spoke and he matched my families wants and needs with what we would consider to be the finest two dogs I could have hoped for. The dogs are perfectly matched with us and each other. Everyday is an adventure with Ranger and Axe. They are energetic, loving, birdy as heck and smart as whips. They came perfectly socialized with bold personalities and drive to spare. I probably sound like a proud parent but thats exactly what I am. Randy is a joy to deal with and I have to say the dogs are even better than promised. AAA+++. If I can answer any questions about my experience, please feel free to call me at 321-505-4609.

We purchased Whiskey from Randy at Houdini. She is a great dog with a great nose. This year was her first year hunting and she locked on to a bunch of Pheasants and holds a point. Whiskey does good in her kennel as well as in the house. If I was going to get another setter it would be from Randy.

I am an avid Upland bird hunter. After a long wait, I was finally in a position to purchase a Llewellin. I did my homework and decided to contact Randy at Houdini Setters. It was a great decision. Randy and Terry have answered all of my questions, and made the decision to purchase from them a no brainer; from picking out the pup, to questions on training, and puppy care, they stepped up and have been very helpful. This customer attention has continued after the purchase.

So, what did I end up with for a pup?

I recently sent her off for puppy training/bird introduction with a highly regarded trainer. The trainer's description "very high prey drive, tough gritty little pup, overachiever." With those words, I am looking forward to watching her develop.

Thanks Randy

After hunting over a friends' Llewellin Setter years back, I started my search for one on the internet and found a couple breeders that had available pups, but after talking with Randy on the phone, I knew he understood what I was looking for in a companion. I am an avid hunter, but live in town with my wife and 3 young boys so I needed a dual purpose dog as he is in our home more than we hunt. Randy answered all of my questions and was very honest and professional. He understands the breed and matched the litter with my family's needs.

My pup is now a year and a half, he has the best calm temperament, was easy to train at home and has a natural field ability. He picked up house training fast along with basic obedience; heel, come and whoa. He is a beautiful tricolor with long legs and gets lots of compliments on behavior and appearance on walks. In the field, he is fun to watch run big in the pheasant grass, and weave his tall, slender body through the grouse woods. He holds his head high on points with his tail curled up, very stylish. He has guided youth hunts for Pheasants Forever and been the favorite of the kids. He is a dog that people are attracted to because of his disposition and his ability to point birds.

I am very pleased with my dog and recommend Randy Herman and Houdini Llewellin Setters without reservation.

Awesome breeder! My first dog ever. Got a male Llewellin from Randy and have been so happy!

We have two kids 7 & 6 and they (and their friends) pile on the dog and play and he just loves it. I've had many questions about training, first aid, you name it and Randy has been so helpful. Pheasant hunt and grouse hunt and he's got great drive, very smart, very trainable...then get him home and he's a sweetheart, cuddler! Took him out to SD last year on his first 'big' hunt right after his 2nd birthday, after the first day one of the regulars asked if I'd trade him for his lab! :-) They couldn't believe his ability, from a newbie dog owner such as myself.

We often put his bed in the kids rooms and he loves to sleep with them. Can't say enough...Great dogs, Great breeder!!!

I have owned Llewellins since 1975 from a number of sources. Randy Herman at Houdini was the most helpful and thorough in all aspects of the transaction. The pup I purchased arrived here on the west coast in perfect condition and already socialized! The pup was hunting at 5 months on sage grouse in harsh conditions with success. At 6 months she had held pheasants and chukars (my favorite) in northern Nevada and at 10 months merns quail in Arizona. She is now 17 months and has been successful on sage grouse again. The dog is the best hunter I have owned and exhibits natural ability for finding and holding birds. As for family life she is a dream. I knew when I picked up the pup at the airport that Randy had spent considerable effort to socialize her. It was great to receive updated videos of the litter at play. She arrived at the airport relaxed and ready to play rather than the usual freighted little fuz ball. I would most certainly buy another pup from Houdini Llewellin Setters for both the quality of the dogs and the first class service.

I own two setters from Houdini Llewellin Setters. They are amazing dogs and hunters. The process of buying these puppies was easy and a pleasure. Mr. Herman’s kennel is in an area near me so I was able to stop and meet the litter. He listened to my needs and helped me pick a perfect dog. I was so pleased with the first Setter, we reserved another pup from the next litter. I was able to pick up the puppies and it was an easy exchange. I was giving all the pups papers and lots of information on registration and how to set up the locating chip which I had put in both dogs. Randy Herman and Houdini Llewellin Setters, LLC has get setters and you will be very pleased with the dogs you get there.
Robin Krueger
Iowa

I came to Randy and Houdini Llewellin Setters (HLS) to simply purchase a gun dog. What my family and I got in return was something that we truly had not expected. From the moment I spoke to Randy on the phone inquiring about puppies for sale, I could sense the true passion he has for these dogs and breeding the best Llewellin Setter possible. But, Randy’s passion alone wasn’t enough to convince me that HLS was the right breeder for my family. What truly sold me on HLS was how business decisions are made on the best possible outcome for the customer AND the dog, even if those decisions may impact the bottom line. Randy loves these dogs, cares greatly where they end up, and that they will have a long and fulfilled life.

Another major benefit of working with Houdini Llewellin Setters has been the ease of access to information. Randy has always been easy to contact with training questions, food needs, help with hunting gear, and recommendations for professional trainers and shooting preserves. I never expected to get this much help from a breeder.

And most importantly, the dog that I received from Randy has been EXTRAORDINARY. Houdini’s Upland Chase (Chase) is an absolute machine when he’s in the field and a complete joy to have in the home. He’s calm, polite, was easy to train and is a lot of fun to be around. So, thank you Houdini Llewellin Setters for not only an amazing hunting dog but a new best friend.

Three years ago I bought a female Llewellin Setter from Randy Herman. She is mostly white with some orange and is out of his dog Artie's Royal Mac. She house trained without and problems, has always had a lot of prey drive, very intelligent, learning fast and retaining what she has learned.
She has a lot of point and great style both running and pointing. She is put together well. She is everything I had hoped for and Randy said she would be. Randy took the time to answer my questions, and he is concerned about raising healthy pups.

Patch, (pictured above) came to our attention when we lost our English Setter in 2012. Randy was very helpful in pointing out the differences between the "English" and Llewellin Setters.

As you can see he has grown up a bit, and this was taken at a NAVHDA training clinic. He now is steady on point, steady to flush, wing and shot. Once the bird is down his retrieving is excellent. He is definitely a complete package. He has scored a prize one in natural ability in a NAVHDA test. He swims well, will retrieve a live duck in the water and bring it to hand.
Houdini Llewellin setters allowed us to use his Kennel name, so this guy is Houdini's Patch of Redgate for an official name. He came to live with us here in Maine where he is trained, tested and hunted. He lives in the house with us, and is a delightful companion as well as the local watch captain. Not only do I recommend Houdini Llewellin Setters as a reputable breeder of delightful dogs, but we have purchased a female from them to start our own breeding program. Randy was very careful to select a female that he felt would fit in with our dog and program. We look forward to her arrival on the 20th of September.
They have certainly exceeded expectations both from providing us with information and treating us very well in purchasing both dogs.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Le Doux jefcled@myfairpoint.net

Very pleased,takes the time to get to know what you are looking for and will give you his opinion on which pup will fit your wants,randy really does care about his dogs and it shows,he was quick to answer the many questions and concerns my wife and I had as we have never worked with a pointer before,our dog impressed people where ever we go and has impressed many with his fantastic temperment and his ability to learn so quickly much has just come natural to him, I would strongly recommend Houdini kennels and if ever looking for another setter would look no further great dog randy

I purchased a Llewellin puppy from Randy Herman in the summer of 2013. I already had an older Llewellin and decided it was finally time for a second dog. Randy is a top notch breeder and I couldn't ask for a better dog. From the first time I called him to ask about his puppies to the day I came to pick up Bailey, Randy answered all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed. My Bailey is now a year and three months and he is an amazing dog. He is so affectionate and smart and I can't imagine my life without him. If you are looking for a top quality dog, I highly recommend Houdini Llewellin Setters.
Mary Susan Johnston
Mankato, MN

I was looking for another bird dog to step in for my aging lab when I decided to go with a setter. I am very glad I did. We purchased our Llewellin setter from Houdini Llewellin setters in June of 2009. We had called several breeders, but after talking to the folks at Houdini and hearing how much they cared about their dogs and their breeding program we decided to go with them. Sophie came from their Lady/Buster litter. We were always kept informed of the litters progress on a weekly basis which put any concerns we may have had to rest. Our Sophie was very well socialized when we finally received her at the end of August. She is very intelligent and confident, the makings of a good bird dog. I've been taking Sophie hunting since she was 5 months old and she already has pointed several different species of birds. At the end of December, when the roosters are the smartest, we had a great pheasant hunt where we harvested two roosters one day due to her hard work and solid points. There is no doubt in my mind that we made the right choice by getting our Sophie from Houdini. When asked if I would get another Houdini Llewellin Setter my answer is yes, with out reservation. The folks at Houdini have been great to work with and are always ready to answer any questions that I may have. I can't say more than that they care about their dogs ,and we are glad they do.

When I finally decided to go with a Llewellin, Houdini Llewellins was the first and last stop I made. This is the first hunting dog that I have purchased for myself and was a little sceptical about the entire thing. After talking with Houdini, they made my feel as if I was doing the right thing. Every question I had, from hunting style, to the dame and sire, was answered very quickly. I was not worried about being pushed away due to the amount of questions I had pertaining to these dogs. I was graciously invited to see the dogs work in the field and the they "spoke" for themselves. Not only was my wife impressed by their social attitude, but the way they hunt is extremely impressive. Working with Houdini has been the best possible puppy buying experience I could have imagined. The only problem is that I had to wait so long to bring home such an adorable and loving puppy.
Thank you very much Houdini.

I purchased a puppy in 2003 that was sired by their Wind'em dog and he was fantastic. The dog naturally backed and retrieved and had a beautiful point. He was the best dog I have ever seen. We hunted midwestern grouse and woodcock and lots of upland birds in Montana. I have another Wind'em pup on order and will have him in mid March. Search no longer--Houdini Llewellins are superior foot hunting dogs.