Remembering 37 Years Ago

[Myra Thomas-Rhodes]

My very first Irish Setter, Tara, was born in December, 1971. Tara was my shadow and seemed to know what I was about to do, even before I had thought about it! We were inseparable, and I loved her to bits.
Winning well in the show ring, she also excelled at Obedience, though not the "food refusal !"
Her second and last litter, when put to my first import, Wendover Crofter, produced the top winning duo, Champion Amhurst Wimoweh CD and Champion Amhurst Aaron, who won across Australia.
Wimoweh, or Zodie, as she was called, inherited her mother's character, as can be seen dressed up in the apron. Both adored the limelight, and were great ambassadors for the breed.

Thankyou Tara, for taking me along your joyous path, and for introducing me to the wonderful world of Irish Setters.

[Agnieszka Rola]

beautiful memories! I like it very much! my first irish setter was Tara too :) I loved her so much!

[Laura Kolbach]

thanks for sharing these old photos. i hope i can do the same in 25 years time and say i've been involved for 37 years :-)

[Anna Przywecka Saturnii]

Great story and beautiful memories,wish you all the best for a Next 2009 Year!
Best regards from Belgium
Anna & Cartoon's

[ursula wilby]

Great photos and I particually like the one with the apron!
I would love to have a little maid around the house...on the other hand I suppose considering my own setters preference when it comes to food, I would probably skip the meals they would present me with! :-)

[Danica Morarova]

Nice memory.I prefere the cook.

[Marta Galuszka]

Just love it - beautiful photos!

[Dee Rance]

Again lovely pictures...she was born the same time as my Ros she had the same kind of personality they just don't last long enough in this world, but they live on in our harts

[Leigh Summersett]

Hi, nice memories, especially for me, as I had often though about you and Tara. Cheers