Ravenrose Gordon Setters
Meet the breeder
I'm Kelly M., the breeder behind Ravenrose Gordon Setters located in Capital Region, NY. We strive to produce Gordons Setters with beauty, brains and birdsense, as defined by the Gordon Setter Club of America. Our program was built with care, intention and extensive research in every step. We are passionate about the health and wellbeing of this breed and it is our goal to provide each dog that comes from our program with a solid foundation of good health, neurological development, and loving care. We believe in producing Gordon Setters that have retained the instinct to do what they were developed to do-find and point birds-should their owners desire a companion in the field, conformation aligned with the AKC and GSCA standard and most importantly, have the temperament to be loving members of the family. Our Gordons live in our home, sharing it with one rescued mixed-breeds and they enjoy frequent visits from our local grandchildren, now aged 6 and 10. Our foundation Gordons earned their Junior Hunt titles and won Specialty shows. Our pick girl from their litter, Kady CH Ravenrose Eclipse Over Skylight, also shows great promise for fieldwork, and we hope to earn her first field title in 2026. We have plans to work towards scentwork and obedience with our boy, Korbin, CH Shiloh's First Snow at Windcrest JH. We perform all health tests recommend by our national breed club on our foundation Gordons and both have their CHIC certification from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), meaning we have elected to make public all tests required by our National Breed Club and others we elect to perform. We test for the following: CAA, PRA, Hips and Elbow screening. In addition, we test basic cardiac function. Finally, we screen for e-Locus, the red gene. It is absent in our foundation Gordons and their offspring, meaning any Gordons we produce will be black and tan only, with the occasional, acceptable small white spot on their chests. We take our philosophy to heart: Respecting the Past, Referencing the Present, Reaching for the Future. I maintain good standing with the American Kennel Club, and am an active member of the Gordon Setter Club of America, the TarTan Gordon Setter Club, the Albany Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, the Gordon Setter Club of Canada and a Conditional member of the Albany Obedience Club.
Q. & A. with Kelly
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kelly
Kelly has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"Available upon request when a litter is whelped. Information available once litter is confirmed."
Contract & health guarantee
Kelly may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kelly offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Kelly directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Capital Region, NY
More about Kelly
Club memberships
Kelly is a member of Gordon Setter Club of Canada, Canadian Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, Albany Obedience Club, Albany Kennel Club, TarTan Gordon Setter Club, and Gordon Setter Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kelly’s links
Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ravenrose Gordon Setters meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Keira, mom
Gordon Setter
About Keira
Bred by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines, Keira was a Specialty, multiple Best of Opposite Sex in Specialty, multiple Best of Breed and multiple Group Placement winner in the conformation ring. She was my first Gordon setter, my foundation and the reason for my love of this breed. She was wonderful in the home, with a sweet, calm temperament and adored her people and fellow pack members. She performed beautifully in the field, having earned her Junior Hunt title (and 3 additional qualifying runs!). She was biddable and workmanlike in the field and I was always awestruck watching her work! She had her CHIC number from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Sadly, we lost Keira in December of 2024. We had been planning to work towards for her Senior Hunt title in Spring of 2025. We miss her terribly, but are blessed to have had a beautiful litter from her in February 2024. View Keira's pedigree on The World of Gordons.
Uploaded health tests
Cerebellar Degeneration, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), +4 more.Korbin, dad
Gordon Setter
About Korbin
Bred by Mrs. Gail M. Deller, Korbin made his ring debut in Canada at 7 months, earning points towards his Canadian Championship. He has been shown at Specialties only in the US, earning 2, 5 point majors, his first at 8 months, winning Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex over ranked Champions, the 2nd at 14 months, winning Winners Dog and Best of Winners, and 1 National Specialty 3 point major, winning Reserve Winners Dog at the GSCA National Specialty in 2023. We finished his Championship at specialties in March of 2024 with another 4 point specialty major. Korbin earned his Junior Hunt title on the spring of 2023 as well as 1 additional qualifying run. Korbin has a wonderful, sweet temperament, and a phenomenal nose! Having turned 2 years old in January of this year, we completed his final hip and elbow screenings and he now has his CHIC number from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). We accept inquiries about stud services, offering fresh chilled or frozen semen from Korbin to approved females. View Korbin's pedigree on The World of Gordons.
Uploaded health tests
Cerebellar Degeneration, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Ravenrose Gordon Setters reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Gordon Setters.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, DNA Profile, VetGen DNA Testing, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cerebellar Degeneration, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
