Chiausi Ridge Kennels

Chiausi Ridge Kennels is a dog breeding business owned by Bob Mastandrea, located in northwestern Illinois. The kennel specializes in breeding and producing upland hunting dogs, with a particular focus on Llewellin Setters, English Setters, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They offer Llewellin Setter pups for sale, with males available for $900.00 each.

Bob Mastandrea’s passion for bird dogs began in 1964, leading him to develop expertise in hunting, training, and raising these specific breeds. His experience includes training his own dogs, such as Moose, a German Shorthair Pointer, and Buck, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, to be responsive and adaptable in the field for bird hunting.

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Bob Mastandrea’s love for bird dogs began in 1964, leading to a lifelong passion for hunting, training, and producing upland hunting dogs. He has successfully trained his own dogs, including a German Shorthair Pointer named Moose who could hold a point for extended periods, and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Buck who was retrieving doubles at six months old. Bob considers his English Setter, Scruff, to be one of the finest dogs he ever owned.