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Michelle Webster

Female

Cleethorpes

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?: One now: Glenvarna Fire And Ice At Hooley (Mulligan)
How long have you owned Irish Setters?: 37 years
About Me:: My first dog was a much loved Corgi called Bryn.
My previous Irish were:
Kerrigan Amber Dream (Oliver)
Twoacres Joker The Hooley (Flynn)
Twoacres Fergus (Fergus)
Cymbeline Fallon By Hooley (Geordie)
I taught 4 -7 year olds for 17 years and often used to take my first Irish Setter into school. He loved being with the children and they loved being with him. The favourite place to be at story time was next to Oliver!! He was affectionately known as Ollie and many generations of children grew up thinking of Irish Setters as Ollie dogs!!

I got into showing when I retired. Oliver died suddenly only two months after I stopped teaching and as the house was so empty I just knew that I had to have another Irish. I was lucky enough to get a puppy from the late Mrs June Coates (Twoacres). He was Twoacres Joker The Hooley, (Flynn).We went on a steep learning curve together as we found our way around the show world. I very quickly became hooked on this new past time and an obsession began. Over the years I have learnt so much and met so many wonderful friends, all through a shared interest and love of this magnificent breed.

I am on the B Judging list for Irish Setters in the UK and have also judged English Setters, Gordon Setters and Irish Red & White Setters at Open Show level. I was secretary of the East Midlands Social Region of the ISBC in the UK for 14 years and a committee member for 18 years.

As well as showing when possible, I like writing, so often contribute items to the ISBC Newsletter. I also have a particular interest in health matters concerning the breed.
Why are you applying for membership?: B. I am a dog and my owner is at work all day

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lyn hathaway

hi michelle many thanks for writing to me .yes its so very sad about layla and its very upsetting seeing her as she is now.this week has been terrible.we went to clumber park where weve been several times and she knows it well yet even off lead she just stayed behind us.when weve come home shes been really struggling even in our home and garden.weve tried to carry on normal and treat her normal but now i know we cant.to be honest i didnt know what to expect or how a blind dog can cope but its going to be a lot harder than i thought.its heart breaking it really is but well manage(its a learning curve)and we love her dearly and sometimes she does play on emotions(shes forever asking for treats)and she knows ill give in.
i think if shed have been a much older dog id have probably coped but its just so unfair that such a young dog has this horrible disease she cant do the things that normal setters do at her age because shes not got that confidence of a sighted dog.
and lucy the boxer.she was my sons she came to stay while they had their second child 3 years ago and never went home.shes really good with layla and very protective of her. lyn layla and lucy

Jun 28, 2009
lyn hathaway

hi michelle yes the other senses are a lot stronger now shes listening out all the time and shes smells her way around shes also getting very keen if she hears a strange voice she barks like mad and her bark is a lot gruffer than it was,before it has just been a yappy bark.

Jun 29, 2009
Leonor Ferreira

Thank you so much, I'm sure I'll enjoy it.

Jul 1, 2009
Kristina Brannlund Westin

Dear Michelle!
Thank you for kind and comforting words, surely means a lot to me. And this lovely, lovely poem, just love it...
Kind Regards//KristinaXXX

Jul 1, 2009
Selin Sylva Celtic

Dear Michelle ! Thank you for welcoming us ! Selin is ours first setter and we enjoy so much in her company . You are so rich wiht experiences and certainly long years friendship with setter . It´s so great ! Tatjana, Natalya, Selin

Jul 10, 2009
kristine thybo hansen

Hello, and thanks for your kind comment..
You have beautiful photos of your four legs :-)
Wish you a great week!

Cheers from Norway

Jul 12, 2009
Jennifer Lynn England

Hi Michelle,

Only found out about this site yesterday from Kevin and Liz. Still waiting for my son to call to sort out some photos. Will get them to you soon - promise. Best wishes, Jenny.

Jul 15, 2009
Katerina Hulikova

Hello Michelle,
thank you for visiting my page! If you wish to see our photos, please visit our website www.irskysetr.ic.cz, where there are hundreds of them. The page is in Czech, but I am sure you will find them easily.
Best regards from Katerina and Everdene Irish Setters

Jul 16, 2009
Susan Mogony

Hello Michelle,

Nice meeting you and I like the oldies on your side! It is still amazing how the Irish Setters changed over the years in type I think. The characters are still the same!

Greetings form Holland
Susan

Jul 21, 2009
Natalija Jentkiene

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for welcoming and compliments for the photos :)
Fergus was INCREDIBLE -I like that type of IS so much!

Jul 22, 2009
Martin Kostelník

Hello Michelle, Thank you for welcome us here :-)
Best Regards from Prague

Jul 28, 2009
Hilary Crosswell

Hi Michelle
Thank you for your kind welcome to this site. Honestly since signing up I have rarely been off of it!!! There are so many people to chat to and so many photos to look at and admire, it is just never ending.
I shall put a few more photos on my page when I can find my memory stick. About a year ago we updated and bought a new computer, I put all my documents, pictures etc etc onto a memory stick, put it somewhere safe, and yes, you've guessed it, I cannot find it not for love nor money!!
Best wishes
Hilary

Jul 28, 2009
Eddy De Coninck

Hi Michelle , , Setterlovers are nice people. Thank you for your nice welcome.In the future there will be more news about my boy "Bruce"

Jul 29, 2009
Gillian Sterritt

Thank you for the welcome.
Gillian

Jul 29, 2009
Patricia Meehan Lerch

Hi there, Michelle,
Glad to meet another setter owner... I must say that I am in tears after reading your tribute to Fergus, as the deaths of my Killeen and Nellie are still so fresh in my memory. They were mother and daughter and I lost them both on June 22nd to a pneumonia that just could not be halted, desptie everything they had at Tufts U. Vet School. I have just one girl now, my 10-yr-old Fionnula.
Pat

Jul 29, 2009
Tom Farrell

Thank you Michelle - This site is just incredible, and I'm to be part of a global Setter network!!

Jul 30, 2009
Tom Farrell

Indeed Michelle - I'm finding that out now!!!! Very addictive!

Jul 30, 2009
Dee Rance

Saffy says thanks Aunty Michelle and she is at this moment trying to give her mum the run around, shall I have them now....no.....but thanks for the birthday wishes...

Jul 31, 2009
Dee Rance

Just to get them into the world is going to be great for me, and I must say for her as well....I think that she will be relieved just to be able to get up and down without a problem. Well I think that she SHOULD have them by Monday..please god.....
All the best Dee and the girls

Jul 31, 2009
Dee Rance

Oh don't worry I think that the whole world will be informed. But thanks for the request, no worries...

Jul 31, 2009
Karen McKelvey

Michele thank you for your welcome love your photos especially the one nearly off the setee! Great balance

Jul 31, 2009
karen jewitt

Hi Michelle, thank you for your welcome

Aug 5, 2009
Renata Hybka

Hi Michelle,
thank you for your message. I saw the pictures of your dogs, they are just
beautiful, they got a lot of hair. Zara doesn´t have too much hair which I´m little sad about. She is just 2 years old, do you think she can still get more hair or is it just the genes?
We´ve been on couple of dog shows - we got excellent degree but no title.
I work with her a lot in hunting shows, there we got one title:)
She´s got a great character and she became a very special member of my family.

Aug 5, 2009
Renata Hybka

Hello Michelle,

thank you for the advice.
Have a great weekend!

Renata

Aug 7, 2009
Denise Brend - (Devacott)

Thanks for your Welcome Michelle, great site

Bye for now
Denise

Aug 9, 2009
Stephanie Galindo

Salü Michelle
Thank you for your words of welcome. I'm practice the photos loading. You has beautiful photos on your page. Sorry, my english is not so good.
Best wishes.
Stephanie

Aug 9, 2009
Di Andrews

Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your kind words. It was great to visit your site and see your beautiful photos. When I finished teachers college I taught autistic children so I can relate to Ollie in the classroom. How lucky you were to be able to create that situation & even luckier to retire and do what you do. As I was reading I thought what a wonderful day you must have on the Irish Setter Rescue Walk. Great to have you as a friend.
Kind Regards Di

Aug 11, 2009
Catherine Carter

Hi Michelle, How are you? Sorry I have not sent my dogs' datas yet...I have not forgotten but it will have to wait a little longer. Have you seen the discussion started by Susan L.? I thought she might be interested to hear from your own experience ....she is very upset about what is happening to her dog. Best wishes, Catherine

Aug 14, 2009
Catherine Carter

Hi Michelle,
It is on the main page in the Forums. Susan.L. has an IS in the USA called Dublin. He has had lots of upset stomach problems and now he has had a fit. She is very upset....he is only 2 years old and react badly to medications. I am sure she would welcome your comments. No Kim did not have a litter. We will try again in the Autumn. Regards.

Aug 14, 2009
tracey mcintosh

hi thanks for the welcome. I am looking for a Irish Setter and was told about this web page by a breeder Dee Rance. Hoping to get lots off info about the breed on here, Tracey Mcintosh

Aug 14, 2009
Catherine Carter

Michelle, you need to invite Susan L to be a friend and then you will be able to message her privately, regards, Catherine.

Aug 14, 2009
Gillian Kennedy-Sloane

Wondered when you'd notice!! Pure coincidence - honestly - hows your boy?

Aug 21, 2009
Susan Stone

Hi Michelle,
thanks for your excellent contribution in the ISBC newsletter. I do so hope breeders and breed clubs will become more open about discussing health matters openly! Wishful thinking????
I bred two epileptic dogs in my B-litter born in 2000, one started at 18 months the other just under 8 years. The 8 year old had to be pts. It is a terrible illness and one that should be taken very seriously when breeding. Obviously the line was not continuned (at least not on my side...)
You can find pedigree details on my site if interested.
best regards
Susan

Aug 22, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle here goes
Fearnley Firedawn d.o.b05-02-91
Sire Fearnley Fire Hurricane ex Fearnley Florence (Samb Limerick of Lymish ex Fearnley Fire Popsy.

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Luck of Dashwood D>O>B Sept 15 1969
sireSorrel of Silverdale IKC ex Sapphire of Silverdale IKC

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Bramleyhill Rufus D>O>B Sept 7th 66
sire Irish Ch. Prince of Bramleyhill ex Sheena of Bramleyhill
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Kenstaff Lupin of Chignal
sire Bergundy Hurricane 6/72 ex Vandermist Primrose 6/71
if its nameis of look at affix first (chignal) which refers you to William of bergundy look at bergundy first not william he is brother

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Hope these few help will do somemore tomorrow

june

Aug 22, 2009
Shelley Baron

Thanks for your comments - we spent a few hours with Bailey yesterday and his extended family at Leicester with Mo Savage - a new experience for us as our 'boys' have always been Follidowns (Gill and Mike Townsend). We are taking delivery of our dog crate on Monday, a new experience as they werent around last time we had a puppy! Am off now to look at your web page!

Aug 23, 2009
Noeleen Corrigan

Thank you Michelle, I am really enjoying the site.

Aug 23, 2009
june walsh

Sorry.

Morning Tide of Andana July 5 19
SireMarrona Monitor 5/65 A very nice dog with a good show Career
Dam Morning Mist of Andana 11/65

Aug 23, 2009
june walsh

Morning Tide DOB July 5 1967

Aug 23, 2009
Lorraine Martin

Hi Michelle, having fun showing dear Inca who will be 8 this Nov where has time gone. I have just registered her as a PAT dog and looking forward to sharing her with others - they will love her ! Gracie (Twoacres Lady Anna) is a joy to own a real Mummy's girl and an absolute sweetheart - every time I talk to her she wags her tail and makes me feel special she is just gorgeous. Sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time with your boy, epilepsy really is the most horrible condition to deal with. Beat wishes to you Lorraine

Aug 23, 2009
june walsh

Can you give me more details about Fair dawn no one has heard of her could there be an error on pedigree?Do you have all of 1970 upwards. Am going to fish around in the suitcases now full of Setter pedigrees amd epileptic pedigrees havent looked at them,for years and had forgotten all about them
june

Aug 24, 2009
june walsh

l kinda knew you would ask june

Aug 24, 2009
june walsh

Sorrel of S. IKC 116377

Sapphire of S. IKC 113695

No KC Numbers june

Aug 24, 2009
june walsh

You will need someone in lreland to take this further

june

Aug 24, 2009
june walsh

Other breeders in Ireland Trudie Walsh might be able to help or may know somebody else who will help.

Aug 24, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle These details come from an 1972
LKA Catalogue where she won
Novice Bitch

Channel Richfield Juno
Sire Raycroft Larry
Dam Brenrue Tamasha

Aug 25, 2009
june walsh

Gettimng more difficult now but still trying am also doing a Cocker at the moment for a lady.

june

Aug 25, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle
Heres one for you as my 72 book is out on loan.
Look
up in the 72 book for Joanmas Harpo DOB 24-06-72
Sire Joanmas Saffron
dam Joanmas Rimska .............................. one of the names you wanted
get her brs number than can work backwards june

Aug 25, 2009
Christi Eckert

Thank you Michelle. I have a page with photo's on it already under my name, but I can't log in at all for some reason, they say the email address is wrong...I can't seem to fix it, so I plan on starting over and hopefully cancelling the other page.

Aug 26, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle/
Sorry the page is missing in my KCBRS so cannot help in the normal way but Barry Lincoln had the litter sistert to J Harpo, being Joanmas Hester could be worth a try. but will stillkeep looking elsewhere his affix is Zorosean
regards june

Aug 27, 2009
Leonor

Thank you!
I loved the picture number 49!
So cute!

Aug 30, 2009