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October 2007 Blog Posts (46)

A new Belgian & International Show Champion: Cheyenn of McBirdy !

Our Ch. Cheyenn of McBirdy got two Champion tittles on one week: Belgian Show Champion at Charleroi Show (B) last week, and International Show Champion this Sunday in Lausanne (Ch).

We are very proud of this last tittle because it is the consecration of the great hunting qualities of Cheyenn.

Congratulations little Cheyenn, Well done ! And thank a lot to our friends who have always encouraged and supported her.…

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Added by McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT on October 22, 2007 at 12:20pm — 4 Comments

Nice results from the Seinäjoki International (Finland)

Our "team" got nice results in Seinäjoki International today. From the entry of over 3500 dogs Jedi's son Derwish Gandalf aka Roope was chosen for reserve Best in Show. This was his second best in group placement in a row.

Breed was judged by Mr Fredrik Norgren, Sweden. He gave only a few excellents in IRS, mostly due to the size (too big) and lack of coat. My beautiful Pilvi, Garden Star's Just Love was best bitch with CACIB and CAC. Only one other bitch got excellent and she was… Continue

Added by Johanna Blacklake on October 21, 2007 at 2:24pm — 3 Comments

A Sunday huntingtrip was a success

I was having my camera(again) and rifle with me when I went for just a little trip in the mountains today. And because the polar night-time is coming soon the light is not ideal for photo shooting. But other kind of shooting did happen ;))

If you can look the right spot, you might see the grouse as a bright… Continue

Added by Katariina Roiha on October 21, 2007 at 12:19pm — 5 Comments

Jente puppies

Jente is fully recovered, happy as always. She is so good mum, puppies are 3 weeks old, but still Jente leave them only when it is time to go out. All 11 puppies are in good health, just little behind in size. But I love them even more, they are so small, so cute, so special. Boys names are Double-0-Seven, Diplomat, Dodger, Diesel, Donovan, Diablo and girls Double Diamond, Dolche Vita, Debutante, De luxe and Deja Vu. All puppies have loving homes waiting for them.…

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Added by Piret on October 21, 2007 at 12:13pm — 6 Comments

Our sweet Puppies!!!

09.09.07 were born puppies after our Dafne and Gipsy Wind - Conner whose owner is Agnieszka Rola. We've got 3 dogs & 4 bitches. Dafne is a very good mother , she realy takes good care of the pups. She absolutly love playing with kids. They are realy lively, funny pups and they like pull mothers tail. They are healthy and eat quit well. For the most of puppies are already waiting loving new…

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Added by Meldor-Sett on October 21, 2007 at 8:39am — 5 Comments

New site for Derwish Gandalf

I'm proud to announce that Derwish Gandalf a.k.a. Roope has a new site at www.gandalf.fi.

So far it is only in Finnish, unfortunately, but please have a look at the photos and leave a message in the guestbook, ie. Vieraskirja in Finnish... ;-))

Roope is a dog of my dear friends the Simula family. He is a son of my Jedi, Vicary's Yedidah, and is bred by Mrs. Leena Kallio, kennel… Continue

Added by Johanna Blacklake on October 19, 2007 at 8:31am — No Comments

Eppu is prepared for Lahti int. all breed show (Saturday 28.10.2007)

Eppu had a new haircut for Lahti all breed show. Looking good or what? Eppu is now one year and eight months.

Thank you Sari for helping us!!

Added by Johanna Luostarinen on October 18, 2007 at 5:04am — 3 Comments

Already 3 weeks "old"

One of Teas and Mr Jingles Puppies!

Added by Lise-Lotte Persson on October 18, 2007 at 2:01am — 3 Comments

Snow has arrived

The northern Finland is now covered in snow. Which is ideal for the grouses in white wintercoats. Me and my husband went for a little huntingtrip with the youngest setters from our gang.

And as Gene aswell can see my blog is working ;-)

Here is Evita waiting for her turn

And here Sheriff waiting for his turn with a good example of exellent eye contact…

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Added by Katariina Roiha on October 16, 2007 at 6:55am — 7 Comments

Finding first feathers

Finding first feathers in a young setters life is a life experience. Guinness O'Conloch owned by Brigitte, keeps her red setter in place, helped by trainer Gerard Mirck.

A small group of working enthusiasts started a scheme of training in the Netherlands, nearly all newcomers. A majority is female and young.

What Brigitte thinks of it. "Wow", she says. "great to be active with your setter like this". Guinness does obedience and agility…

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Added by Henk ten Klooster on October 15, 2007 at 4:36pm — 3 Comments

Andy wins at the field and water hunt test (Hungary)

Andy, the Irish Setter won the "Hortobágy Cup" field and water hunt test last weekend with first prize, CACT, CACIT - the biggest hunt test event in Hungary.

With many good Hungarian vizslas entered (and one pointer and one weimaraner), this is a very big achievement. His owner Petra is also a member of this site but might be too shy to brag :-)…

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Added by Laura Kolbach on October 15, 2007 at 3:14pm — 7 Comments

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Added by yvonne on October 15, 2007 at 11:35am — 2 Comments

Introducing the new generation of Dawnmaen puppies

Sorry I am being a proud mum here and would just like to introduce my new litter of pups born on Tuesday 9th October. Mum (Karidell Belle Rouge at Dawnmaen) produced 12 bouncing Bambinos, 7 dogs and 5 bitches and all are doing well.

As you can see Belle is showing that it was a bit of a tiring experience but proud Dad (Dawnmaen Tamdhu) hasn't a hair out of place!

We will keep…

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Added by Sian Thomas on October 15, 2007 at 11:18am — 5 Comments

Saturnii Cartoon's news...

In next to weeks We expect Irish Setter puppys from :Pl Jr Winner Kerrimere Winter Wine "Danny" imported from UK to Poland & Pl Ch Anna Rauhbaard

Our little Zorro Negro vom Pulserdamm is growing verry well,We have lot of fun with this sweet puppy.

Nice surprise in Dortmund Show-Woodstock vom Pulserdamm "Wizzy" 1,excellant in intermediate class,Res.CAC… Continue

Added by Anna Przywecka Saturnii on October 14, 2007 at 6:00am — No Comments

Planned litters

Sumaric Shadow of Mr. Jingles

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Ooh-La-La v.h. Adelaarsvaren

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Little… Continue

Added by Sari Lahtinen on October 13, 2007 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Show weekend in Romania

Photos supplied by Marika Kuusman from Estonia. Thanks to her for help with showing and congratulations to her young Viszla male Quickstep of Skyrocket who was BOB both days and shortlisted for the Group at only 1 year old. He became Romanian Junior Champion. BOB English Setter both days was Jet Bomber of Slow Fox who also became Romanian Champion and Romanian Champion com Laudaue

And for our own results

CACIB Transilvanian Cup, Arad, Romania -…

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Added by Alenka Pokorn on October 12, 2007 at 3:47am — 8 Comments

sucking on ear

Elliot always uses Justin's ear to suck on it.
He lays next to him take his ear in his mouth and sucks on it like a baby.
Justin does not mind but his ear is always wet and from slime off Elliot.
Does anyone knows the reason for it and how can I stop it?

Added by harriet on October 12, 2007 at 12:52am — 2 Comments

Congratulations/Brag in New York

Congratulations to Mary Merlo who handled her puppy to a Best Puppy in show.

Also,

My Nellie (daddy handled) won 2 best of breeds at the same show.

Added by Brad Porterfield on October 9, 2007 at 10:21pm — 1 Comment

Hunting season is ON!

Hunting has been going on for a few days already. We have lots of willow grouses and all of our dogs have had more than enough of beautiful situations with game so far.

Here`s my little Evita on point