RYMAN VS LLEWELIN

[NovaDD]

What the difference? Hunting style, look, etc?

[mtjim]

Both are old style setters - usually billed as foot hunters' dogs.

I have two Llewellins and am pleased as punch with them.

[RoundRiver Setters]

The Ryman /Old hemlock setters are slower moving and bigger dogs than the Llew.The males weight runs from about 60 to 75 pounds. I have never hunted behind a Llew but the Rymans I have spent behind. Mine range out about 40-60 yards. I do believe the Ryman has a longer coat...............Scott

[Llewellin01]

I have 2 llews and could not ask for a better pair of hunters. My male is a little on the small side i think around 45-50 lbs. and he works pretty close 20-30 yards but will range out if in light cover. My female is a moose...lol she is 14 mo. old and is already 40 lbs and growing every day. She naturally runs big if I let here but im working on keeping her around 40 yards out. I have never hunted over a Ryman but im sure both breed hunt very well jsut the llews being a little smaller and probably faster in the field.

[highcotton]

My experience with Ryman setters is limited. I have never owned one and have probably hunted over less than five. They were good solid bird dogs with excellent noses but lacked the range and speed I prefer for southern quail hunting.

Llewellins come in all types, sizes, colors, etc. It all depends on what traits the particular breeders program is designed to produce. You can find a quick and snappy Llewellin with high style and horseback shooting dog range, a very close working methodical gundog and everything in between.