Laura Kolbach

50, Female

United Kingdom

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How many Irish Setters do you have?
2 girls right now: Neita & Zilou. dear Odin & Danka watching over us from doggie heaven :(
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
since 1997 february
About Me:
WW'03 EUVW'08 Ch C.I.E. Berboss Instant Coffee (1996-2010) - for me just Odin - was my first setter, she left me 2nd January 2010 after 13 years of friendship. Odin was my all and everything, my best friend in good and bad times. She taught me so much about canine intelligence and behaviour, about love and loyalty. She was purchased for being a normal dog but very soon I got bitten by the show bug. She was a real show girl and compensated my faults in the show ring :) It was her soft character and look-at-me attitude that charmed all people meeting her, friends, strangers and even judges. Thank you Odin for sharing your life with me!
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After much thinking I decided to get another girl and doing some research, I ended up in Sweden. This is how Danka - MultiCh C.I.E. C.I.B. Copper's Music 'N' Paws' - came to live with us in 2005. And yes, she taught me new things about canine behaviour :) Through her I was able to get to know the naughty and the run-run-run side of the Irish Setter. She is referred to as 'crazy Danka' by the setter club, hm, does it say it all? So different from Odin, but oh so lovable as well. A real clown, adoring kids, loving dog shows and having so much fun in the fields. Having 13 champion titles and being the first setter to qualify in the field on a Hungarian field trial and gaining CIB by this. Very intelligent, observant and empathetic. Thanks Danka for being with me, love you girl!
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And then Neita - Full CH Copper's Wine 'N' Roses HJCH RJCH - arrived. Still cannot decide if she has more angel or devil inside her. She is the sweetest, wants to be close to you all the time, would love to crawl under your skin if that would be possible. Everyone is in love with her because of her beauty and character - bet if I would give her away, people would want to give her back the day after :) She is the destroyer in the house, eats sofas and doors but when she looks at you with those eyes, you just can't be angry on her (for a longer time that is...). She is a big actress as well, pretending to be a real blond - was hard to realize that actually she has brains and a lot! Unbeaten in baby-puppy-junior classes, we look forward to challenges in adult classes. Neita is a talent in the fields as well, already managed to get a CQN just one year old. She backs from the first second on and does not point but sets like a real setter :-)
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Pawsword Northern Song, little Zilou - the one I know from the first second on, being Danka's daughter. The one that unites all the positive virtues of Irish Setters without having a bad detail. She has only been shown in baby and puppy class because of big sister Neita. Zilou is getting better with every day and seems to develop into a copy-paste of Danka. The best character ever, the best working abilities. The girl that makes me smile with every move she makes. Love you so much, little girl!
Why are you applying for membership?
A. I am a human wanting to contribute to the community

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  • Nicole Wilson

    Super, freut mich, dass alles wieder in Ordnung ist :-)

    Nov 3, 2008

  • Danica Morarova

    Good answer.Benissimo.:-)))

    Nov 3, 2008

  • Esther Siegrist

    Oh, schade :-((( Aber es gibt von der Firma Steiff (D) auch einen ganz hübschen Plüschsetter. Vielleicht hilft es ein paar Setterangefressenen.
    Du kommst ja bald in die Schweiz. Ich hoffe es gefällt dir!
    Viele Grüsse Esther

    Nov 3, 2008

  • Annika Liikanen

    Hej Laura!
    Kolla mailen.
    Hälsningar Annika

    Nov 3, 2008

  • ursula wilby

    GUD såååå äckligt det ser ut! Som fluglarver! Har aldrig sett sådana "burrs" tidigare!

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Lise-Lotte Persson

    Hej
    Tack för grattiset! Hoppas Danka är frisk nu!

    Nov 4, 2008

  • ursula wilby

    Ja, ja, ja....prickiga hundar, kända från tecknad film :-)
    Bättre?

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Carmel Murphy

    I know!! She is a beautiful girl in all her photos!! Setters wouldnt be setters without a bit of the fun stuff too!!

    Nov 5, 2008

  • Esther Siegrist

    Hi Laura
    Danke für den Bildkommentar. Habt ich im Winter auch Schnee in Budapest? Soll ja eine wunderschöne Stadt sein. War leider noch nie in Ungarn.
    Liebe Grüsse Esther

    Nov 5, 2008

  • Red Feather

    Dear Laura
    If can find it,i will be realy happy!!!Want by one of them,thanks a lot and sorry for distrub!!!;)

    Nov 6, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    Thanks Laura, Tess is a cutie and is all grown up now. From silly puppy to a lovely lady. Just something about these Setters.

    Lynn, Tess & Megg.

    Nov 6, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    Laura, your new photo's all are lovely, as are your beautiful girls.

    Nov 6, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    I have also added some old photo's of my girls. Love their puppy pics. My Tess was a very naughty puppy also, but grew into a beautiful quiet and very calm girl. Megg (English) on the other hand, was born quiet. Only at home though. Let her off lead at the park to chase birds, rabbits etc., and she's like a crazy dog. Tess will run and chase also, but never takes her eyes of me. This Irish girl always wants to be close to her Mama.

    Nov 6, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    Funny hey!!!!!. I often think that my Tess is not really 'Irish' either. When free running at a park, there she is right beside me. 'Go play', go run' I say to her. Off she goes, at high speed, only to return a few seconds later. My husband and I have to separate, both go in different directions, then she will run from one to the other. We make a real game out of it. I love her being like that though. Megg on the other hand will say 'see ya' the minute she's out of the car. We are the ones that have to keep watching her.

    Nov 6, 2008

  • Justine Foxon

    Thanks Laura! Best Wishes

    Nov 7, 2008

  • Nicole Wilson

    Bin gespannt auf Dein Bierfoto :-) Er mochte schon seit klein den letzten Tropfen wegschlecken!! Nicht dass er regelmässig Bier kriegt, natürlich!!!

    Nov 7, 2008

  • Nicole Wilson


    hinten in der Mitte ;-))

    Nov 7, 2008

  • Nicole Wilson

    Danka hatte ja schon so viele verschiedene Ausdrücke drauf als Baby :-) Sie ist supersüss!!

    Nov 8, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    Thanks Laura for looking at the pics. I've just added, and
    lots of love to your gorgeous girls.

    Nov 9, 2008

  • Petra Kasznár

    gondoltál már rá, hogy világosban fotózd?

    Nov 10, 2008

  • Jenny Ronnebro

    Tack Laura! Bilden blev ju hundra ggr bättre efter att tagit bort de "gula" ögonen!

    Nov 11, 2008

  • Annika Liikanen

    Menade du så här???? tjohooo....

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Sandra

    hi laura nice to hear from you, i have 3 irish at the moment mum leah son merlin and daughter perdy. i do show the youngsters but merlin has been very ill with a stomach problem, but he is now recovered and hopefully will be shown next year.most of the time they are pets and i enjoy walking them every day.
    from sandra

    Nov 13, 2008

  • ereni

    Laura, I really like your photos. I had to smile on a photo with a group of red setters on Annika´s webpages-Please, give us the cake now.

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Renata Berlińska

    Hello Laura! I'm glad you like our new website! Now I'm waiting for yours one!

    Nov 14, 2008

  • ereni

    Thank you. I am looking forward to your funny photos.
    Many greetings for your happy red group!

    Nov 15, 2008

  • Willy en Vera de Wilde

    Hello Hungary !
    Thanks and looking forward,

    The Queenstone's

    Nov 15, 2008

  • Nicole Wilson

    Nee, habe nur gerade zufällig gesehen, dass Dein Profil sich geändert hat und dann sah ich den Link :-))

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Nicole Wilson

    I'm a stalker!!!!

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Thank you very much, Laura! Now, I have problem with my PC:(

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Danica Morarova

    Nice website,Laura.:o))

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Carmel Murphy

    I just noticed on your website that Danka is related to my Megan and Milo!! Their dad is "Ollie" Caskeys Vaguely Scottish!! Megan takes after her dad and is full of energy and would go all day(thats why I did agility with her!)

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Carmel Murphy

    I only have photos from shows and one of him as a young dog in 2003(I think it came from the UK setter site!!) So you probably saw them before!!

    Nov 16, 2008

  • ereni

    Thank you Laura.
    Today I found out how I can open your website...O:)))
    - when I was thinkig where I put my text about job I noticed your blog...Sometimes I am very skilfull..

    Nov 17, 2008

  • Wanja Jorge Westerlund

    Thanks alot! I'm greatfull for everyday I get to spend with this old gentleman...he turns 12 in january!
    Wanja

    Nov 18, 2008

  • Wanja Jorge Westerlund

    Forgot to say that I love your website! It's really nice!

    Nov 18, 2008

  • Lynn Spencer

    Hi Laura, Your new photo's are lovely. Both Odin and Danka look beautiful and very happy girls.

    Lynn, Tess & Megg.

    Nov 18, 2008

  • Schallehn Claudia

    thak you for wellcome ,

    i love Irish Setters´ and my family are also ...and the family
    is me and Livia, Brenda , Cezanne and Hope , Fay and Ginger

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    Claudia und ihre Roten

    Nov 19, 2008

  • Wanja Jorge Westerlund

    Ja den berättelsen står husse för som har skrivandets gåva! Man fullkomligt dyrkar dem när de är i denna åldern! Min Rico får göra precis vad han vill just nu, all uppfostran är som bortblåst! Orättvist mot dem andra kan tyckas, men de kommer ju också bli gamla en dag och VÄLDIGT bortskämda då :-))
    Wanja

    Nov 20, 2008

  • Jos en Els de Meijer

    Hello Laura, Thank you for youre nice comment
    Greetings Jos and Els.

    Nov 20, 2008

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Why noy;) Thank you for your comment.

    Nov 20, 2008

  • Susan Stone

    Thanks Laura!
    Susan & SSD Glen - could add more letters...

    Nov 21, 2008

  • Susan Stone

    well, how about WSMM?

    Nov 21, 2008

  • Esther Siegrist

    Danke Laura! Aber wie ich sehe, habt ihr dieser Tage auch etwas Schnee bekommen. Nicht gerade die 50 cm wie wir, aber immerhin :-)
    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz Esther und Jungs

    Nov 23, 2008

  • Frost

    Thank you for the notes. Nice cake you made! hahaha
    Frost s really tired right now. We just got back...

    Nov 24, 2008

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    No, Laura, sorry I haven't !
    M XXX

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    Did my reply reach you, Laura, through ning?

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    Mmmmm, must be my wrongdoing, I think!
    Anyway, just to say "Thankyou," I did get the email regarding the poetry in motion site. Many Thanks, it looks interesting.
    Love and Hugs,
    M XX

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Marta Galuszka

    Hello Laura,
    Thank you on your comment on my video:)
    Be prepared - 3 weeks old puppies are not sausges anymore;););)
    Kisses,
    Marta

    Nov 26, 2008

  • ela unluer

    Hello to you.As I said before,it's very diificult to find an irish setter
    puppy in Turkey.I will be very glad to be in connection with a person in Turkey in this subject.After all it's a very good feeling to speak to persons who love irish setters deeplly.Thanks a lot.
    my e-mail adress is elaunluer@gmail.com

    Nov 29, 2008