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Show dogs Working

I just have to write and say how proud I am of Saffy (Kirkavagh Darara At Mayfred), she went on her first training day (for working dogs) yesterday, I have posted some pictures on my page, she did as they say 'took to it like a duck to water' a wee bit too enthusiastic for the quail in a cage, but she will learn, it was interesting to see her casting the field that just came naturally. I think that everyone there was pleasantly surprised at a 'pure' show dog doing what came naturally. I must… Continue

Added by Dee Rance on October 27, 2008 at 10:47am — 5 Comments

Lohmann's Momo wins CACIT

Feels like heaven. My husband just called and said that our homebred Momo (daughter of Lohmann's Erna, who is out of FTCh. Lohmann's Dietze x FTCh. Lohmann's Carlotta) has managed to get her final points for the title of a GERMAN HUNTING CHAMPION today and not only just, but with a strong first price including CACIT. Actually I can't remember when last an IS won CACIT in Germany...

This lady is simply amazing, especially as she is just back from maternity.

O.K. time for me to prepare… Continue

Added by Christiane Lohmann on October 26, 2008 at 1:37pm — 13 Comments

'Faza' Wakacyjna Miłość z Arislandu 09.06.2000 - 27.06.2008

It's hard to write about it even though 4 months have passed. Faza was my only dog, my best friend. She will always stay in my heart.

Added by Anna Wymyslowska on October 26, 2008 at 11:17am — 14 Comments

Dortmund Bundessieger and Nationale !

Girly keeps on her winnings again in Germany,

on Friday on Bundessieger under Mr. Bernd Kleine(G) she won strong intermediate class what gave her VDH ticket counted for 2. Second day at the National show under Mr.Hans Wiblishauer (G) Girly did repeat her winning from yesterday out of intermediate and got another 4th for her VDH ticket. She did it all with minimum 3 shows, starting being shown only 2 months ago in Wiesbaden when she got her fist VDh ticket, now she has to wait… Continue

Added by Charlotte Godart - Riverwood on October 22, 2008 at 7:30am — 20 Comments

Hortobágy Cup and Saint Hubert for Hunters in Hungary, Hortobágy - new photos on my page

You can see other photos on my page, thanks to the official photographer of the event.

This weekend was held Hungary's biggest water and field competition and the Saint Hubert for practical hunters at the Hortobágy, Hungary's most famous National Park, called also the Puszta (lowland of Hungary).

This year I decided to enter Andy instead of the Hortobágy Cup, at the Saint Hubert handled by my hunter friend (owner of the pointer bitch, you can see on a lot of photos on my page) who… Continue

Added by Petra Kasznár on October 20, 2008 at 12:30pm — 11 Comments

DORTMUND BUNDESSIEGER RESULTS?

hello Everybody,
pleeeease, if anybody has the full / main results, would you pleeeease share? :-)
thanks!!!

Added by Laura Kolbach on October 19, 2008 at 11:51am — 28 Comments

English setter puppies!!!

We have beautifull puppies after Ch.Pl, Jr.Ch.Pl BOURNEHOUSE Royal Dreamer. They have grate pedigree with superb ancestors from the best kennel in England. They are ready to go to new homes. More info and photos: www.meldor.xt.pl

Added by Meldor-Sett on October 18, 2008 at 11:22am — 4 Comments

PUPPIES !!!!!!!

Puppies born today

Sire : Sumaric Shadow of Mr Jingles

Dam : Ooh-La-La v.h. Adelaarsvaren

First litter of my favourite boy to FINLAND

All is fine with Ellie and Puppies

We are so Happy…

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Added by Sari Lahtinen on October 16, 2008 at 11:30am — 22 Comments

Our plans on 2009 year

Added by Ewa Wojcik on October 16, 2008 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

Brilliant Bronze Siofra Little Elf Best of Breed and Best in Group in Rostock 12/10-08

Siofra winning best in group.

Siofra (winning best of breed) with the judge Susan Stone Amport.

Siofra showing her white teeth.

Our other dogs Kbhv-07 Sv-08 Dont Blame Me, Nordjv-07 Brilliant Bronze Gilroy of Galway and Nordjv-07 Discovery´s A Little Bit Of Love also… Continue

Added by Jenny Ronnebro on October 16, 2008 at 5:26am — 15 Comments

Update on Pendoric successes.

Well, what a busy couple of months we have had since our O/seas trip to The Irish Setter Centenary Show in England & The World Show in Sweden.

Back home in Australia" Foggy "was shown twice for 2 BOB's & since we have returned he has won many BOBs, three Best In Groups 1st & a Best In Show (All Breeds )

"Carina" Aust Ch Pendoric Fire Anythyme also has done well winning the BCC at the Adelaide Royal Show (for the 3rd time ) under Mr Sean Delmar (Ireland) & at The… Continue

Added by Anne-Marie Hearn on October 16, 2008 at 12:32am — 2 Comments

Rostock 12.10.2008

I had the honour of being invited to judge at the international show in Rostock. The Landesgruppe of the Verein Pointer u. Setter made me very welcome and I had a super team to assist me in the ring. The atmosphere was very friendly and I would thank all exhibitors and helpers for making this a pleasant day.

It was a lovely end of day seeing the Irish Setter bitch Brilliant Bronze Siofra Little Elf winning the group.

(Sorry Laura, I do not have any photographs!)

CACIB… Continue

Added by Susan Stone on October 14, 2008 at 3:35am — 8 Comments

We will have the puppies!!!

Very first photos of our puppies :-)

USG confirmed Havana's plural pregnancy!!! Impatiently we expect the birth of babies.

They will born about 10th November 2008

Parents are:

Sire: PL JCH CENTRE POINT Zambi (Jonola Dr Doolittle - imp.UK x PL CH, PL JCH Born To Be Happy Zambi)…

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Added by Agnieszka Dufrat 'Neiven' on October 13, 2008 at 3:00pm — 14 Comments

Northern Counties Gundog

Yesterday i went with three dogs to a show i have supported since i started showing in 1976!!! oooooh long time

i took Liam (Rians Grandad) Whoobie my Field Spaniel and Dreamer also a Field Spaniel, the Judge for the Irish was Miss Sturrock of Forfarian Affix...Liam won open dog and got Best of Breed, Dreamer won her class and Whoobie won Open Dog and also Best of Breed..so that was great...i had two dogs to take into the Group so i grabbed a handler (well anybody silly enough to have a… Continue

Added by Carol Gill on October 13, 2008 at 2:40am — 17 Comments

A new Belgium Champion: Fletcher of McBirdy !

In obtaining the res. CAC/CACIB ar Charleroi show (B), under the judge J. De Cuyper (B), Ch. Fletcher of McBirdy becomes Belgium Champion ! We are very proud of this new tittle because it is the third tittle of Belgium Champion gained by a McBirdy's dog (Ch. Yuelynn of McBirdy, Int. Ch. Cheyenn of McBirdy and now Ch. Fletcher of McBirdy).

For info, to be Belgium Champion, a dog have to be qualified in Field Trial !

So, he is to be a show dog, but also a hunting dog (and it's a… Continue

Added by McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT on October 12, 2008 at 4:40pm — 14 Comments

Charleroi 11/10/2008 (juge Decuyper)

Chiva fait 1ére excellente en classe jeune,meilleure jeune,meilleure femelle(BOS)
& elle se classe 3éme jeune du jour sur le ring d' honneur ...

Added by philippe.deram on October 12, 2008 at 11:51am — 6 Comments

A new group winner

Vilnius CACIB show, Lithuania

Our darling girl "Ginger"
Est&Lv&Ltu&Balt&Rus&Blr JCH, EstJW-08 Original Gigglin Ginger
took the breed from Junior class and ended the day as BIG-1!

How much fun is that!
SUPER CONGRATS to Aivi Räisänen at Wind Chart setters for Ginger`s lovely win.

*hopefully some photos later*

Added by Pauliina Artiola on October 12, 2008 at 10:50am — 5 Comments