Deborah Christopher's Comments

Sorry for the delay in getting back toyou my internet went down and i have been away in the dales. Millie hasn't come into season yet i just hope its not when we go to France. Have you had any joy rehoming Jinney yet it seems such a shame, Rosie is still doing well but she seems to be sleeping more and more every day are you still looking to get another English? there seemed to be a lot of setters in the dales i saw 2 English 3 irish and a gordon , we will have to go walking soon hope all is well Alison

Hi Deborah, Hope you all are ok Millie has just come into season so she is being restricted now, but seems to except it ok,she is eating a lot more but she is still very skinny.I have booked to take her to the Northumberland coast in just over two weeks so i hope she will be safe by then, i have been told it is between 7 and 14 days that i have to worry about. Rosie is not doing very well sadly she is having a lot of trouble walking and yesterday she didnt move for over 16 hours and at times just cries. I took her to the vet and she is now on tablets for arthritis i think it's spelt something like that which gave her the runs which isnt good when she can't move very fast although that seems to have settled down now. I keep looking on the internet for English pups but haven't seen any, not that i think i will be getting one. Hopefully we will be able to get together for a walk when Millies season has ended and before i take her to France i had to take a photo of her to the vets to get her pet passport which was strange. Hope we can meet up again soon Alison

Thank you Deborah will contact Madeline. Micawber has helped to fill the gap after losing our beautiful Wellington in February this year aged just 4 years. Total shock and disbelief he was fine on Monday and gone on Wednesday morning. Hamilton really missed him especially after we came back from Aus at the end of April as he had been back with his Mum and 6 others for his holiday. Micawber's white blaze seems to get larger every day, he's a bit of a tearaway and very affectionate, totally spoilt as we work from home, loves the pond which takes up a third of the half acre and still has his 2 meals a day.Hamilton is just 6 and has been with us from 8 weeks of age thinks he should have been a show dog and won't go near a puddle let alone the pond. They're great buddies and Micawber settled well especially having been used to his life with Romand. Do hope Ros and his family have the new start they deserve.

Hope Lily had a Happy Birthday it has not been a good week here Rosie was put to sleep on Tuesday morning her back legs went and she was not able to stand so it was the kindest thing to do though very hard i only have Millie left now and think i will sticking to one dog.

Hi Deborah,
I've only just joined this site and am still finding my way around it. I hope to get some pictures on in the near future of all 3 dogs. Henry is doing very well indeed and is so full of life, and very loving towards us all. All our dogs go to training classes at least 3 times a week and Henry has passed Good Citizen Bronze and Silver awards and we are working towards his Gold.
Our older dog, Rusty, is now part of the West Lancs Dog Display Team, which is where we go training. Our English is only 10 1/2 months old, and like all setters is very lively and never seems to stop no matter how long we are out for. We moved house last year up to Formby, near Southport, and have a really nice big beach only a 5 minute drive away so as you can imagine, we are there quite often. Charlie is an Orange Belton and we had to travel to Norfolk to get him. I'm sorry to hear that you lost yours, it's always a sad time when that happens. Do you have a preference in colour for the English? We wanted a blue originally but were unable to get one so we took Charlie. He's a handsome chap, but I would say that wouldn't I.!!!
Must sign off now to get ready for training school. I will sort out some pictures of all the dogs and put them on soon.
Good luck in your search for a new English.
Take care,

Brian.

Hi having a great time in France sorry i didn't get to see you before i went. Millie has been brilliant she is being so well behaved, everywhere i take her people are talking to me saying how pretty she is. It is full of English setters round here i have seen at least ten in the first week they are a very popular breed around the Pyrenees. Millie has caught the scent of deer and it was great to see her running across the fields. Hope all is well with you have you got any further with another English yet?

I am really happy for you and jealous cant wait to see some pictures of her where did you get her from. Millie had a great time in France but has been a bit subdued since we got back i think she misses my sisters dog they played together for hours. I am back at work now and my holiday seems a distant memory. Hope Olive settles in well with all your other dogs i am sure she will hope to see you soon.

Hi just got back from a weekend away exciting news about Barley has she had her puppies yet hope they are all well do you think Olive will be in charge when she gets older. I dont know how you do it Millie seems to take up all my time i could never manage we have just got a kitten Alfie and thats hard enough. They are like Bonny and Clyde Millie opens the fridge and Alfie gets in i try and keep Alfie downstairs but Millie like her mum can open any doors so she lets Alfie go into all the rooms

Alfie is a ginger tom cat very cute and mischievous. Are you keeping one of Barleys new puppies ? i would love another dog but my mum who has Millie when i am at work has refused to look after another so i think i will wait until i retire in 6 years. Hope all is going well and we will have to meet up when you have some spare time.

Hi Deborah
Just had a look at your photos, what a lovely puppy. i see you have an \irish and an English are they similar in temperment. We have Mia an Irish and are hoping to get another Irish next Year. I haven't been on this site long but everyone is very friendly. x

Hi Deborah,

There were certainly differences between Tartuffe and Darwin, some of them due to their personality and some due to the type of setter. Darwin is very submissive and easygoing and Tartuffe was more an alpha male. If you left some food on a side table, Darwin would steal it without you even noticing, Tartuffe would set, sitting staring at the food with drool running on to the floor, but he wouldn't touch it without permission. Tartuffe was more intelligent and stronger, but Darwin is so lovable. I'm glad I've been lucky to experience both of them.

David

Hi hope is going well with all your family. I have added a couple of photos one of the new kitten Alfie, Millie was at the vets today for her booster she is having a phantom pregnancy she has produced milk but is not having any mood swings so the vet said she should be ok within a month, she looks as is she has had a litter. Hope Barley and her puppies are doing ok have you had much interest yet ? What does Olive think about them or wont Barley let her anywhere near.

Hi Hows it going with the puppies i keep looking at the pictures on the website they look gorgeous. How many have you found homes for so far are you getting tempted to keep one it must be hard seeing how lovely they are. Millie is getting over her phantom pregnancy everything is reducing and her hair is growing back i hope it doesnt happen every season.

Thanks - had forgotten I joined this site. Will get some photos on here soon!

Hi Deborah !

Many thanks for the welcome ! I'm trying to put up a few pics of the lads now. Theoden's 'flecks' are very subtle in places you have to be up close to see it, I think it looks nice...biased opinion ofcourse ! From a distance he just looks cream ! :) It's more obvious on his face.

~Thanks again & nice to 'meet' you !

Hi there !

Finally got those pics up ! I hope you won't be too disappointed with the pics of Theoden...actually he's not that terribly different from your own lovely Olive ! maybe just alot paler on the body. I'm no expert when it comes to labelling dog coats/colours but lemon belton is how the breeder described him, do you think he could be something else ?

~Bye

Hey again!

Yep, he's pretty pale alright, and a very light nose & eye colour to match, he's totally different to Lego. They're both from working strains and both have Working Field Trial Champions in their families but I have never worked them, they're just 'my boys' :) that's not to say they don't hunt for themselves ! 

Loved the fridge comment ! Hilarious ! I think all gun-dog types are pretty smart. I'm sure most Setter owners have resorted to spelling certain words & using secret sign language around their dogs...knowing that they're listening in on everything ! :)

Hi had a very busy Christmas and New Year, Olive sounds great fun she is such a happy dog i am not surprised you can't stay cross with her for long. Millie is doing well she is getting a lot better at coming back and stopping jumping up at people i hardly have to say sorry to anybody whilst out walking now. I am glad all the puppies have got new homes i will never understand people who give in after a week, Setters are hard work but they give you so many laughs it is more than worth it. How did Lily go with her hip score?. I am still in two minds about letting Millie have a litter. Glad you are all well Alison

Hi Deborah !

Thanks very much for the lovely comment ! Glad you liked my little vampire :)

Best Wishes ~ Michelle