twomblysetters | puppies and families

Breeding and Puppies

We only breed dogs whose hips and elbows have been evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, or OFA. Hip or Elbow Dysplasia can cause severe pain and discomfort, compromising the quality of life for an affected animal and their family. While testing the sire and dam and only breeding ones who "pass" the OFA standard can't guarantee that all offspring will be clear of hip and elbow problems, it is the best practice to reduce risk of genetic defects. For more information, please go to:

Who We Are - The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

Many of our Twombly Setters are purchased by folks who want an exceptional companion dog for their family. Our English setters are not droopy couch potatoes you see in some dog calendars! They are energetic dogs who enjoy running and being outside with "their people". Everyone should understand that these bred-for-hunting dogs are "people dogs" and need love, companionship and people who will take them into the world on “explorations” - not just leave them in their crate or the fenced-in yard.

Our 2021 litter - Duchess and Tip!

We are very excited about the 11 puppies born 6/30/21 to two fabulous bird dogs: Duchess of Coronation (OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Hearing Normal) and Firelight KM Tip (also OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Hearing Normal). Duchess was a 3 year old tricolor, Tip was an almost 3 year old white, black and ticked setter.

The puppies were all headed to homes with hunters, many are performing very well in the field during hunting season 2022!

All Eleven late summer 2021!

Shae and her mentor Beau, 2021

Gus with his grouse 2022!

Hope's first woodcock fall 2022!

Buckwheat on point early 2022

Looking Ahead...

We are staying in Vermont for the 2022-23 winter - first time in over 12 years! Timing is everything as they say - we've raised and socialized a litter of pups when it's cold, snowy and icy out, and do not want to try it again. We want our 5-8 week-old Twombly pups to be out and exploring, using their noses, running up and down hills, going into cover, learning about streams and ponds, etc., and is only possible in warmer weather.

So, we will wait out the 2022-23 winter and look to either Duchess or Dolly for our next litter.

Duchess of Coronation

Dolly of Coronation

From “Every Dog Should Own a Man” by Corey Ford -

the "Boss" was Earl Twombly of Waterbury, VT.

"...They’re all good,” the Boss smiled. “They’re by old Duke, that I’ve hunted with for over six years.”

The boy was standing so near that he could almost touch him, and he braced his paws against the wire and tried to catch the boy’s eye. If he could catch the boy’s eye and tell him, then the boy would know, too.

Once the boy almost looked at him, but just then the older man spoke to him, and he turned.

“Which one do you like, son?” the older man asked.

The boy’s eyes moved slowly over the other pups in the yard, and finally came to him, and stopped. He looked expectantly at the boy, thinking of all the things they were going to do together..."

Puppy fun!	Good night kisses	Can't see me!
Let's have a drink!	pink and new!	Mommy Clover!
An armload!	Summit & Max: bookends!	Relaxing!
Very sleepy...	Grace & Lady Ann	Supper carousel!
Tober	Big birds!	It's mine!
I can't get up!

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Families of Twombly Setters

Trigger settling in	Tyger and Liam "So, a word about these dogs. We don't hunt and have a Twombly Setter as a pet and family member, so I cannot attest to their hunting. Our Tyger is the sweetest girl, smart, polite and just fabulous with children. She quickly became part of a family that recently dealt with the death of a beloved setter named Lily, who we will miss forever. Tyger was the perfect therapy! -Jeanette	Tyger hiking "We do love her dearly Legh and Jenn! Thank you! Thanksgiving with family including twin 6 year old girls. They were all over Ty, trying to pick her up dancing with her, hugging her, chasing and being chased by her! She was awesome! This is the sweetest pup! Gentle, gentle dog! We love our Twombly Setter!" - Jeanette
Max's family	Brierly with Autumn	Ruby and Bosco
Max & Lillian waiting for the bus	Tuck with Londa and Gene "He is becoming a more beautiful boy every day. Daryl, my English Setter owning friend, has interacted with Tuck several times---today he said Tuck would make a good service dog. I agree, he truly loves people and interacts well with everyone he meets. He also meets new dogs well. We attend a puppy training class each week with five other dogs plus he has met dogs at the vets office and around town. He has good manners for a young dog. He is learning his commands quickly." - Gene	Leta and Ladybird
Rick and Sage My Sage, born in June 2014, is representative of the line. She is an amazingly good companion, cautiously bold, hugely affectionate, learns very quickly and easily, and is breathtakingly beautiful on point. We travel everywhere together from the prairies of Montana to the woodcock coverts of Maine, and her desire to find birds is exceptional. When we walk anywhere, people are drawn to her with the most frequent comment being, "what a beautiful dog." Sage has enriched my life beyond measure...	Leta and Ladybird... growing up together!	Desi and Summit Summit is a very accomplished hiker too - click below to see him cross a narrow bridge in Oregon!
Brothers Moose and Bear! live in Maine, love the ocean, snow, and their family!	Indie learns to Paddleboard!