Submitted by:
Ken and Briana, Connecticut on Nov. 18, 2010
Briana and I Picked up Jazz from you this summer. We drove half way across
the country and it was worth every mile. Just wanted to let you know we took Jazz out a couple of weeks ago and she found
her first bird, a Woodcock. She is everything we were looking for and more. I can't wait for next season to come. I am sure
she will be ready to go and find the birds. I will send a few pictures when Bri and I get them on the computer.
Thank
you again,
Submitted by: Russ Keinath, Michagan on Aug. 14, 2010
Jim , just a brief note to let you know how happy we are with Rockie and Rex. Both are doing very
well in every way. My local trainer boarded them for a week and was very impressed. I am looking forward
to many great
years with them . thanks again , russ keinath
Submitted by: Jan and Nick Finamore, Michigan, on Aug 30, 2009
I would give Jim and Heide Thomas more than 5 stars if I could. Christmas Eve '08 our beloved English
Setter died. She was not sick and not even 8 yrs old. We were devastated. My husband wanted a new dog NOW... so I spent the
holidays on the internet looking for a dog to help ease the pain of losing our Harleigh. I emailed everyone I could find and
Jim emailed me and told me he would not have a litter until spring but he would try to help me find a good dog. He coached
me on to what to look for, answered my endless questions. He took so much time with me and never once did he ask me to wait
for his litter. I did talk my husband into waiting for one of Jim's pups. It was worth the wait. It was important to us that
the pup was socialized from the beginning since we have 4 young grand children. Jim and Heide did a wonderful job with their
pups. They kept us up to date on the breeding process, the birth, lots of pictures from when they were 12hrs old until we
got them. And the pups...oh...I did not mention , we got 2..a boy, Shylo and a girl, Haylee on June 22, 2009....Smart,sweet
good natured, very easy to train, gentle with the grand children...they are perfect..beautiful... and now my daughter wants
one of his pups and her husband and mine are going to start bird hunting again!!!! Jim knows everything about these dogs...what
impressed me the most about Jim is his LOVE FOR THE BREED !!!! He loves these dogs...You will not go wrong with one of Jim
and Heide's dogs...The Thomas' are the BEST and so are their DOGS!!!!!!!
Submitted by: john picone, Wisconsin, on Aug 26, 2009
It was Aug. of 08 when I came upon Jims Web site. I started to inquire
about a pup and just missed his last litter I got my pup in June of 09. At 4 months old he is by far the best setter I have
owned. So much of it is due to Jim and his breeding practice and the Llewellin blood line.
Wilson loves people stays
close when we take walks and is a easy learner. I should be putting him on birds in the next few months. He's been a joy to
have.
Submitted by: Chad Clayton, Michigan, on Jun 28, 2009
I had spent 6 months researching pedigrees of llewellins,
and breeders. One phone call with Jim and my search for my dog was over. I hadn't even verbally confirmed a pup purchase from
him when I inquired about training practices and literally within hours he had sent me an email full of extremely helpful
advice. At this point I sent him a deposit and waited nearly 6 months for my pup. The pup is perfect, we absolutely couldn't
be happier. In all honesty, I wish we would have bought 2, because my wife wont give mine up for me work with. Thank you Jim
for the wonderful experience. Chad West Branch, Mi
Submitted
by: Jeff Cameron, Maryland, on May 28, 2009
As a child I always dreamed of the perfect dog and was never allowed to have one, and now at the
age of 29, “Chief” has made these dreams come true. Jim is a wonderful and caring fella both for his dogs and
the families the dogs are going too!!!! If my “boss” (wife) would allow me to get another pup it would only be
from Jim. The natural ability of Chief is amazing and his nose for birds and even a downed deer during bow season is fantastic.
He and our Brittany “Jolene” are inseparable and even our cat Milo has learned to love Chief’s licks. All
in all you can’t go wrong with a pup from Jim. Jim, Thank you for the chance to live my dream….Jeff in Maryland.
Submitted by: N Badeau, Wisconsin, on Dec 03, 2008
We purchased our pup in June. Jim and his wife drove
our new fur ball to our house, hand delivered with a comprehensive care/health packet. "Radar" has adapted perfectly
to our house with another dog, 2 cats and 3 kids. At 7 months he has proven himself in the field and he is truely a perfect
pick! Jim and I correspond frequently and share pictures. He always has fantastic advise and honestly cares about the pups
he has placed. We have purchased dogs throughout our lives and never have encountered such a dedicated, caring owner. Do not
hesitate to pick your next hunting/home companion from Jim!
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Submitted by: J. McGuinnis, Illinois, Nov. 14, 2009
Jim, I wanted to send you a quick note. Our puppy from Tessie in May has grown
to a wonderful dog. You called him Casper. We named him Tessie's Boo Lew and call him Lew. He and I were out hunting two weeks
ago on his 6 month birthday and he put a rooster up in the air for me. Last week he was on four birds. He's magnificent!!
Thanks from the entire McGuinnis family.
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Submitted by Alan T., Illinois, Nov. 18, 2009
I've read the testimonials that have
already been posted, and I can tell you, everything that has been said is true, and then some. I have known Jim for over 30
years.
I got my first setter, Gus, from Jim some time back. Gus
had an unbelieveable nose. If there was one bird in the field, he found it, often when the field had already been worked by
other hunters.
If the birds were running, he would run out
and around them, then work them back towards me, and retrieve when the bird was shot. Gus had not been trained to do this,
but had the inate ability and exposure to a lot of birds.
Gus readily accepted the attention of my children and the neighborhood children. Gus moved on to better pheasant
fields many years ago. When Jim told us Tess was going to have a litter in 2008, We decided
it
was time for another setter. Bonasa Brook Bob entered our lives that June. Bob made his first week long grouse hunt (without
training) in October of that year. A lot of fun and hot scent, but no birds
to
show for all the puppy's effort. This year Bob went on his second grouse hunt trip. We flushed a number of birds,
and to Bob's delight, I managed to bring down a few this time. Although
I'm not able to hunt
him as much as I would like, Bob shows every bit of the potentional as Gus before him. I only wish I had the time available
to hunt him more.
