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Alder Fork English Setters We breed English Setter bird dogs and offer gundog training services.

A couple perfect days chasing the King and his Prince with Ross and Mark. Ross Owen
21/10/2026

A couple perfect days chasing the King and his Prince with Ross and Mark. Ross Owen

Kurt and John followed Mina’s nose down into the “honey hole” cover this afternoon.
13/10/2026

Kurt and John followed Mina’s nose down into the “honey hole” cover this afternoon.

“Legs feed the wolf.” - Herb Brooks
25/09/2026

“Legs feed the wolf.”
- Herb Brooks

People are often surprised when I tell them this is my dog. As a Setter breeder I insist on keeping at least one Pointer...
26/08/2026

People are often surprised when I tell them this is my dog. As a Setter breeder I insist on keeping at least one Pointer around - it’s the one breed that pretty consistently whoops us at trials.

But I’ve loved Pointers since I was a young boy scouring every page of the original American Field weekly publications.

This dog gave me more fits as a trainer than most. She’ll really push the limit. But once we both came to an understanding she turned into a formidable bird dog in one of the toughest places to make a living as a bird dog. Developing her the way she needed actually taught me a lot. - “Every dog and horse will teach you something”.

She’s a huge pain in the ass but I wouldn’t sell her for a million. She’s fully broke to the kill and will mark and retrieve to hand each bird killed from a covey. I never once played retrieve with her as a pup and never trained her to fetch she just started doing it on her own.

Piper! National CH Miller’s Speed Dial x Blue Mounds White Lilly

📷: Hayden Dobbins

*** SOUTH TEXAS WILD BIRD CAMP ***January and February 2027.The historic Mariposa Ranch in Deep South Texas is one of th...
25/08/2026

*** SOUTH TEXAS WILD BIRD CAMP ***

January and February 2027.

The historic Mariposa Ranch in Deep South Texas is one of the most incredible places in the country - a place where time stands still, Vaquero’s still punch cattle and pastures were named from the gun battles that determined their fence lines

Delmar Smith came to the ranch many years ago and started running the Quail hunts - beginning a tradition of elite dog handlers that continues to this day.

It’s one of the last best places on earth to chase wild Bobwhite Quail - they’re in great abundance. All truly wild birds.

I’m offering the rare opportunity to take your bird dog south during the coldest months of winter to experience this historic ranch and abundance of wild birds - likely more than they will ever see.

There are plenty of people heading south to run bird dogs during winter. So why should you trust me with your dog?

- 40 years experience owning bird dogs - that’s longer than many trainers or guides in South Texas have been alive.

- 6 Seasons on the same ranch - experience counts.

- Truly wild birds, not baited into a road. Dogs learn to hunt roads real quick on some ranches - that’s not gonna help your dog learn to find birds.

- Your dog stays in a secure run in a kennel designed by Delmar Smith himself. Some other kennels in South TX aren’t as nice.

- I will make sure your dog gets regular bird contacts. In 6 seasons I’ve never missed a guiding or training day unless there was an emergency or really bad weather! I will consistently work your dog.

- I’m happy to provide any interested individuals with references from satisfied dog owners who have sent dogs south with me multiple times in the past.

Please contact me to secure one of the limited spots for your bird dog.

All these great photos were taken by Hayden Dobbins

Reading energy.Push.Draw.Block.Drop.Timing cues.Presenting obstacles.Allowing choices.Building rapport.Building confiden...
14/08/2026

Reading energy.

Push.

Draw.

Block.

Drop.

Timing cues.

Presenting obstacles.

Allowing choices.

Building rapport.

Building confidence.

Building a bird dog…

… one small brick at a time.

Success begins and ends with mastering and consistently applying the fundamentals.

Nibbles owned by Paul Frischhertz .

Tomoka’s Hawk
11/08/2026

Tomoka’s Hawk

10/08/2026

Lucia owned by • Ridge | Ronin | Lucia • and Jeremy standing still with the flank collar already. She’s a fast learner.

When I was a career Conservationist for 25 years I would work dogs on nearly all my days off. You see, the dog won’t lie to you if you really take the time to pay attention and listen. They’ll tell you everything. At my day job I was lied to most days. Just feels like vacation now…

What do you suppose Lucia is saying to me in this video? Can you hear her?

Graduation day!!!Thanks to the Rose family Mark J Rose for sending Findlay up for our Puppy Program.Our puppy program co...
08/08/2026

Graduation day!!!

Thanks to the Rose family Mark J Rose for sending Findlay up for our Puppy Program.

Our puppy program consists of 6 weeks of daily work with your pup to mold them into a well started bird dog. Once they leave here they have the foundational tools to go hunting with you. Please contact me if you’d like to start your puppy out on the right track.

“Horse as fast as polished steel, wore his gun outside his pants for all the honest world to feel…”
06/08/2026

“Horse as fast as polished steel, wore his gun outside his pants for all the honest world to feel…”

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