Hickory's Huntmore

Sawyer

Registered Name: Hickory's Huntmore Sawyer

Call Name: Sawyer
Whelped: November 5, 2017
Gender: Male
Color: White/Chestnut
FDSB#: 1676969
Height: 26"
Weight: 65 lbs
Bloodline: Blizzard/Bondhu

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What's in a name?

I've always liked the name Sawyer ever since watching Josh Holloway play a character named Sawyer in the TV Show "Lost". It has always stuck with me as being a rugged, outdoorsy name just like the character he played which is perfect for a hunting dog.

We acquired Sawyer from Blizzard's Huntmore Kennels as a 7-week old pup so we also used part of his founding kennel name in his registered name.

Sawyer was given an "S" name in honor of Splash, our foundation stud and logo mascot, he is the second pup in our new Llew Crew "S" name lineup.

DNA / Health Screening

DNA Parentage - American Field/UC Davis

Result = VIP Blue and Gold Seal
DNA #: AFP2238

Sawyer has been DNA tested to prove Llewellin parentage by the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. His certificate displays the Blue and Gold seal signifying "VIP" (Verifiable Identified Parentage) confirming both the sire and dam of the dog to be as stated in the pedigree, and confirming that he is a purebred Llewellin Setter.

DNA Analysis - Embark

Genetic Disease Results: At Risk = 0, Carrier 0
Inbreeding Coefficient = 15%
Test Date: 01/08/19

Sawyer's DNA sample was submitted to Embark for an all-inclusive genetic health test consisting of inbreeding coefficient and results for nearly all genetic mutation tests covering 165 diseases on over 200,000 genetic markers in 16 different areas (see more).

Hips - OFA

Result = GOOD
OFA #: Prelims
Exam Date: 01/09/19
Norberg Angle: R104°, L102° (GOOD range 100°-104°)
Percent Coverage: R62.5%, L64.7%

Sawyer had his hips x-rayed at 14 months instead of at 24 months. We did prelims on him to ensure his hips were healthy for our first planned breeding with Skylar (Litter W). With OFA prelims, since the dog was less than 24 months old at the time the images were taken, only one veterinarian evaluated the x-rays instead of three and he was given a rating but was not assigned an OFA #.

Eyes - OFA CAER

Result = NORMAL
CAER #: LS-EYE1/14M-VPI
Exam Date: 01/17/19

Sawyer has had his eyes examined by a veterinary opthalmologist who is a member of the American College of Veterinary Opthamologists (ACVO). Both eyes were determined to be NORMAL. Paperwork has been sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for registration in the Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER).

Thyroid Function - Embark

Congenital Hypothyroidism Results = CC (clear)

At Risk = No, Carrier = No

As part of the cumulative genetic testing performed by submission of Sawyer's DNA sample to Embark, all thyroid markers for genetic disease were tested.

Hunting Style

Sawyer is an intensely focused hunter, no amount of noise or action going on around him can distract him from his main focus, HUNTING! He has a strong prey drive with a nose-to-the-ground attitude. He is a natural retriever and is gung ho about bringing things back to you. He is a brute of a dog at 65 pounds, he can bust through tough cover without letting it slow him down and has amazing stamina.

Temperament

Sawyer is a typical happy-go-lucky male setter with a sweet and gentle nature. He loves attention and if he's not the pup getting it, he will budge right in for his fair share. He's comical and is known as quite the goofball around our house. He loves stalking and pointing our cat, but when he catches him he just plays with him.

In the house Sawyer is a busy body, he always wants to be where we are so when we're on the move he tries to figure out where we're going so he can beat us to the destination. He's always tuned in to what we are doing and wants to be by our side at all times.

He is a sensitive soul, so he feels bad when we're upset and puts on those heavy sad setter eyes making a pitiful plea for forgiveness. His main aim is to please and when given the praise he is due, he is a spirited and happy boy.

Some words to describe him would be:
Marmaduke, goofball, playful, affectionate, gentle, obedient, intent, focused, relentless, stealthy, strong prey drive, natural retriever, born to hunt.

He's a little bit goofball mixed into a serious hunter.

Conformation

Size: On the larger side at 65 lbs and maybe topping out around 70 lbs when fully bulked out as an adult (he's still growing) and stands 26" at the withers.

Coat: Soft and silky, wavy with curly chest feathering and long feathering on his legs and tail.

Coat & Nose Color Genotype: EE, bb, kB/ky (Chestnut/Brown nose) Hidden: Tricolor

Tail: He carries his tail straight, but has a slight curve at the tip when on point.

Feet: Giant feet and wide like a labrador with the typical spoon shaped point to the toes

Markings

Sawyer is a lightly ticked Chestnut Llewellin (White/Chestnut). His body is predominantly white with a light amount of chestnut ticking. He has a chestnut patch on his left eye which includes his left ear.