General Information

Thank you for visiting my web site! Redfeathers Kennel began in 1976 with the purchase of my first dog, an Irish Setter named Pam, officially known as Red Feathers Dancing Fire Am. & Can. CDX. Pam was the perfect first dog for me. I had dreamed of an Irish Setter for years, fueled by memories of the movie "Big Red."

The Irish Setter is a Sporting dog with a "rollicking personality" according to the Official Standard for the breed. They are typically Irish, with a devil-may-care something about them that makes them tremendously likeable. Sporting dogs are fun loving and should be happy dogs with tails wagging.

Then in 1990 I got my first Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was granted full recognition by the American Kennel Club and became eligible to compete in the Hound Group on February 1, 1991. I began exhibiting my PBGV's that very first weekend and have enjoyed much success since then.

The PBGV is a scent hound with an "independent, yet willing to please" personality according to the Official Standard

for the breed. It is important to keep a sense of humor when working with your PBGV, as they can be stubborn and are easily excitable. PBGV's are fun-loving and should be happy working dogs with tails wagging.

Wendy with "the gang" in October 1999

Marina, Patrick, Amber, Gypsy and Trucker (in front)

Gypsy and her mother Marina - October 1999

Buck, Candi, Lady and Pam - 1987

In 2005 I ventured into the Agility ring for the very first time. Gypsy was the first dog I trained in agility and put Agility titles on, and now Tango, Lilly and Sophie are active in Agility. Agility is very exciting and addicting, both for the dogs and the people. It is absolutely the most fun I have had with my dogs, we love it!

Redfeathers is located in southwestern Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis, Missouri. All of my dogs are beloved members of the family and live in the house with me, not in crates or kennels. They are pets first, show dogs second.

Sophie, Tango and Lilly - 2008

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Pam driving with Wendy and 8 Irish Setters in the back - 1987

Tango and her daughter Sophie - September 2008

Lilly and her mother Gypsy - October 2008

Lilly and Breezy with their mother Gypsy (center) - October 2008

Redfeathers is proud and privileged to have wonderful show dogs and loving family pets in homes across the United States from California to New York, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Japan.

Limited Registration - All pet quality puppies are sold with a neutering agreement and an American Kennel Club Limited Registration certificate. The American Kennel Club approved the Limited Registration certificate effective January 1, 1990. The offspring of a dog registered with a Limited Registration certificate are not eligible for AKC registration. A dog registered with an AKC Limited Registration certificate is not eligible to be entered in breed competition. They are eligible, however, to be entered in any other event, such as Obedience and Rally Trials, Agility Trials, Tracking Tests and Junior Showmanship.

Guarantee - Show quality puppies are guaranteed to pass OFA hip evaluation at two years of age, provided they have not yet been used for breeding.

CH Redfeathers Ring In The New - 9 months old - September 1992