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Poster to promote Irish Setters at local show
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anna Kazimierowicz Oct 8, 2013. 14 Replies 0 Favorites
I'm entering Merlin in Western Australia's biggest agricultural show (like a state fair) at the start of October and want to display some information about the breed. I believe we are the only Irish…Continue
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- How many Irish Setters do you have?
- 1
- How long have you owned Irish Setters?
- 5 years
- About Me:
- I had an amazing Belgian Shepherd for many years and now have my first Irish Setter. He's a real character, and a delight (most of the time!).
- Why are you applying for membership?
- A. I am a human wanting to contribute to the community
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A big move and a new adventure!
Posted on April 1, 2015 at 1:00pm 7 Comments 0 Favorites
We have some big news. Merlin and I have moved. And not just down the road, or across the country. More like . . . across the world! We have moved from sunny Perth, Western Australia, to not-so-sunny Scotland. I'd love to say "to Perth, Scotland", but no, we are much further north, and west, than that. Actually, about as far north-west as you can get while still being on the mainland!…
ContinueAn Obedience Title for my Irish!
Posted on December 16, 2014 at 12:19am 5 Comments 0 Favorites
I am VERY proud to announce that Merlin has just achieved his novice obedience title ('CD', in Australia), with two 3rd places amongst his three passes.
It wasn't all smooth sailing - we failed quite a few trials (mainly due to lack of focus) before deciding to take a break, come up with some new training techniques and let him grow up a bit. I'm not sure which bit worked, but we started trialling again last month and passed three consecutive trials to get his…
ContinuePerth Royal Show 2014
Posted on October 3, 2014 at 10:00pm 2 Comments 0 Favorites
Another year, another Royal Show . . . and sadly another one with only one Irish entered. At least we were there to share this wonderful breed with the public.
After sleeping through most of last year's show and completely destroying the Irish reputation for being energetic and sociable, Merlin was much better this year. He spent most of the day getting pats from people of all ages and getting his photo taken. There was just one brief nap during mid afternoon, which everyone agreed…
ContinueHappy Birthday Solasdas kids!
Posted on June 9, 2014 at 1:00am 1 Comment 0 Favorites
Happy Birthday to Merlin, Jay, Bess, Memphis, Maolisa and all their brothers and sisters. Hard to believe it's been 3 years since you came into our lives!
It's been a busy year for Merlin and I, with lots of fun and new friends, but also 3 titles achieved this year. He completed his Endurance Test last June, his Rally-O Novice title last month and his show Champion title yesterday. We're aiming for some obedience and agility/jumping titles for next year! Would love to get some…
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Hi Helen,
Welcome to the club. I have had Irish Setters for 29 years - they are full of life
for the first 2 -3 years and then they will settle - they are the sweetest dogs I
have ever owned and they are very intelligent if you work with them. Would
love to see a picture of your baby. I am getting another Setter in early
November - a brand new baby - can hardly wait - take lots of pictures
because they grow quickly.
Hi Helen
Just had a look through your photos - Merlin is looking great! How did your first show go?
Cheers,
Melinda
Hi Helen
Letting Merlin and JJ catch up would be great. From the photos, they look very similar.
Stuart
Hi Helen, how are you going these days! Hope you and Merlin have had a great start to the year. cheers
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