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Myra Thomas-Rhodes

Female

Perth

Australia

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?: 22
How long have you owned Irish Setters?: 40 years
About Me:: Absolutely dedicated to the breed, along with English Setters.
Born in England, I moved to Australia as a child, and in my teens started importing Irish Setters from Wendover Kennels, and English Setters from Suntop Kennels. My latest Irish imports in 2004, 2009 and another in 2013 are all from the beautiful Copper's Kennel in Sweden.
I am a qualified Championship Judge for All Gundogs and the Non Sporting Group, and an Open Show Judge for all Toys, Terriers and Hounds.
My judging takes me all over the world, something I enjoy immensely.

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Tommy and Anne Eisgard

hello myra this is tommy her. i imported also a dog to sweden wendover verity wendover crofter, wendover kate. happy new year from tommy anne.

Dec 31, 2008
Rosie Dudley

Hello Myra
I noticed you were on line! I liked your pictures of when it all began, I always think it's incredable how we can still feel the presents of all the dogs that have shared our lives, I know I do.
I have just put up a few pictures of my dogs and a couple of my pups who are now 7 months, Marilyn is going to her first show next week!
Happy New Year, will ring you soon,

Rosie

Dec 31, 2008
Dee Rance

Happy New Year to you all 'down under' its freezing cold but sunny here just going out for a walk with girls.
Dee and the girls

Jan 1, 2009
Benny and Pia Hansen

WOW Fantastic pictures! We went there in 2005 but they didnt offer ballon trips. We really love Egyptian old culture!
Happy New Year Myra!
Benny & Pia

Jan 1, 2009
Lynn Spencer

Thankyou Myra. I think an Irish & an English are the perfect combination.
Happy New Year to you

Jan 2, 2009
Von der schönen Matte

Hi Myra

Thank you for your welcome. You have very nice dogs and also about the Valley of The Kings. We were 6 years ago on a boat trip there - Unbelievably!!

Best wishes from very cold Switzerland to Down Under!

Marija and Peter Rohner with Aingheal, Emelyann, Gwyneth and her 7 B's

Jan 3, 2009
Melinda Auld

Hi Myra

A very belated "Merry Christmas and happy new year!" from Glenn and I! We've been interstate and without reliable net access, so this is the first opportunity I've had to catch up on everything. 2009 looks like it's going to be an interesting year...just found out...I'm pregnant!! (Not planned, God help me...)

Hope to catch up soon,
Melinda
xx

Jan 9, 2009
Laura Kolbach

why not come to Hungary once to visit us and eat goooood hungarian food and cakes, non-doggie ones?

Jan 15, 2009
Laura Kolbach

i forgot to mention the wine!!!!!

Jan 15, 2009
ursula wilby

Thank you Myra!
I just could not resist this one...it was there waiting to be done!
Love
Ursula
(I bet you are sitting there in the sunshine, oh I am envious!)

Jan 21, 2009
ursula wilby

Outdoor with a glass of wine...cant get much better than that, can it?
Grey, dark, cold and wet certainly does not beat it.:-(
Have a super day!

Jan 22, 2009
Jennifer Budgell

Hello Myra,

Thank you for the welcome message. I have not joined anything on line and do not have anything set up on facebook though I am thinking I should make the effort to learn!
It would be great to be able to post some photos and I will ask my spouse to give me a hand so I can put some on this site.
It is pretty amazing to be able to look at all the photos of happy lovely setters on this site and I will be pleased to add my own once I get more proficient. When I figure out the facebook thing then I will be able to communicate that way too.
Yes, I think Canada is a beautiful country and I feel lucky to have been born here.
Take care.
Jennifer

Jan 25, 2009
ursula wilby

Thank you so much Myra!
If you are "down-under", I must be like on top of the world...? Correct? Feels OK! :-)

Jan 26, 2009
Cheryl Gorey

Hi Myra
Thanks for the welcome. The discussions look interesting.
I look forward to hearing from you later in the week.

Jan 26, 2009
James Martin's

Hi Myra,
Thank you so much for your kind comment to my dog.
Yours photos are so gorgeous!
Regards and lots of luck.

Jan 31, 2009
JOANNE

Hi Myra
Had a wonderful weekend of showing. The nome daughters done us all proud taking the bitch challenges and best of breed on Saturday and Kerry taking the reserve challenge on Sunday. Both judges commenting on the beautiful colour and texture of their coats and head shapes. You certainly have a good eye for an Irish and thanks so much for bringing Nome to Australia as otherwise I would never have got my two lovely girls. Best of luck with the mystery girl, rest assured this has been the hardest secret to keep. Jo.XXX

Feb 1, 2009
Carmel Stringfellow

Hi Sis,
well birthday staring to improve. Had a dreadful night with the tibbie. Ended up at the vets this morning. Roxy on antibiotics, increased dose of calcium and ear drops. Pups are fine but there is one I have to watch. Great news from Jo!
CXXX

Feb 2, 2009
Carmel Stringfellow

Not sure if everything is under control. The vet pointed out that one of the pups was smaller than the others. When he picked him up he noticed the pups' chest was quite flat. Been watching him. Don't think we are out of the woods yet.
Celebrations planned...don't know how I feel about it at the moment.
CXXXX

Feb 2, 2009
Renata Berlińska

Hi Myra,
thanks for your comment!

Feb 4, 2009
Phil Ledbetter

Thanks for the comment. Your kids are very pretty!

Feb 4, 2009
Carmel Stringfellow

No, things aren't going very well. Have already lost one baby and looks like another is fading as well. Roxy is a lot better but hasn't really locked on to the pups. I think I will have to help her out a fair bit.
CXXXX

Feb 4, 2009
sammi pease

Hi there..nice to hear from you...yes., we have had tons of snow..my Abbi has been going bonkers...she just loves it.....but you know England..it'll all turn to mush too soon!! No more nice clean tootsies!!

Feb 5, 2009
Gudjon Sig Arinbj

Hi Myra thanks for your comment!

Feb 6, 2009
Ilona Niederberger

Hi Myra, thanks for your warm welcome!
Greetings from Germany
Ilona

Feb 6, 2009
Marta Magi

Thanks Myra, good luck is always needed when having a litter. How much left till you get your puppy girl?

Feb 9, 2009
Laura Kolbach

and soooooon she arrives! let me know if all went okey!
hugs from us, laura & girls

Feb 9, 2009
Laura Kolbach

i am sure you are going to have lots of fun with her.

Feb 9, 2009
Jacky

Thank you Myra - I love reading your blog, been following the site for ages before realized Liz was a member. Your new puppy to be is so pretty. Also heard all about you & your setters from Willhelm @ our local pet shop. He filled me in when he found out Seamus came from Carmel. Cheers Jacky

Feb 9, 2009
Benny and Pia Hansen

Hi Myra!

Good luck whit Lupin, I really love her. Please give her lots of hugs and kisses from Pia.

Feb 10, 2009
Esther Siegrist

Hi Myra!
what a lovely little puppy you have :-) All the best to Lupin, a great healty, and successful future !
Hope you and your family are fine, no fire!!
Loves Esther

Feb 10, 2009
Carmel Stringfellow

Hello,
what time are you over there. It is 7.30am here and I can see you are online! Just about to take Bec to the bus. Catch you later.
CXXXX

Feb 10, 2009
roland alain

Magnifiques setters

Feb 12, 2009
Yvonne Joerling

Hello Myra, your Lupin is really a gorgeous little Lady, I think you can be very proud of her :-))
Greetings from Austria Yvonne

Feb 12, 2009
Kickie Boman

I certainly would love to come down South! You never know, we might be standing knocking on your door one day :-)
Take care of Lupin and all the others, as well as yourself of course!

Feb 13, 2009
Drago and Beata

Super dogs! Sweet! Beata and Drago

Feb 14, 2009
Laura Kolbach

don't know if it still that warm over (down) there, so i thought you might like this pic :-)

Feb 16, 2009
Susan Stone

Thanks for your kind words. Admittedly Crufts showing at Crufts would be rather special also - who knows, maybe some other time.
Good luck with little Lupin, look forward to seeing her winning down under;-))

Feb 17, 2009
Yvonne Joerling

Hi Myra, thank you for your nice comment about my Anu.
Hope everything is fine with your new family member.
Greetings from snowy Austria Yvonne

Feb 22, 2009
Susanne Legneskog

Hi Myra
thank you very much..
I love to show dogs, for the moment I do not have any irish living at home, just a young english pointer. I show a lot of Marina´s dogs the past two years and will do that this year as well.
Good luck in the showrings 2009
//Susanne

Feb 26, 2009
Mytty and Ruttu

Hello!
Thank you. I'm just learning this site and photographing (for excample: the snow is blue in my pictures). ;)

Feb 27, 2009
Laura Kolbach

how are our far-away relatives doing? ;-)

Feb 27, 2009
Laura Kolbach

thanks Myra, was so tired of all those win and top blogs this year that i decided to put it up this way... those who are interested in what happens with me, will notice it anyway ;-)

Mar 6, 2009
Jenny Ronnebro

Thank you Myra! We are very happy for our new familymember! Wish you a pleasant weekend.

Mar 7, 2009
Roy & Eirwen Harris

Thanks for the welcome.
Both of us are born and bred in Wales.
Roy :-)

Mar 9, 2009
Charlotte Godart - Riverwood

Thank you for this comment about Girly "Girly looks gorgeous".
And yes we have a wonderful day at Crufts ;-)

Mar 10, 2009
Kirsty williamson

Just seen your ad in the ISAE review, i had put 2 + 2 together and gathered that Lupin was in whelp, to see that she is in whelp to the stunning Ibsen I am very pleased for you you must be so excited, I hope all goes well.

Mar 20, 2009
Trudy Walsh

Hi Myra,
Yea, I am enjoying meeting up with old friends as well as new.
Trudy

Mar 21, 2009
Kristina Brannlund Westin

Hi Myra!
I am really sorry if I got you to take offense by my comment. It was not meant so, but simply feel sorry for little Lupine. I am a great animallover and for me the dogs mean all. I am sure that the Lupine is great with you, saying only that the trip from Sweden to you must have been stressful and disruptive for her.

Yours sincerely, Kristina

Mar 21, 2009
Susan Stone

Hi Myra,
we always ask the question 'why' but sometimes there is no answer... I'm very sorry for all concerned.
Still, I bet you will have fun with your swedish girl!
all the best, Susan

Mar 22, 2009
Nadine Bonjean

Thank you for your comment Myra!

Mar 22, 2009

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