Catherine Carter

Female

Burgundy

France

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?
3
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
since 1982
About Me:
I am French and live in Great Britain. I have owned and exhibited Irish Setters since 1982. My affix with the Kennel Club is Anacardium and I have a small breeding kennel based on Hartsbourne/Brackenfield lines. I have now moved back to France in Burgundy.
Why are you applying for membership?
A. I am a human wanting to contribute to the community

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  • roland alain

    Merci de votre commentaire,mais je ne comprendrai jamais les irlandais.Ceux-ci fixe un standard et finalement n'en tiennent pas compte.Mon chien fait 66cm au garrot,pour 67cm de long,c'est a dire pratiquement dans le carré.Enfin que dois-je faire?Je suis deçu de ce genre de jugement.
  • Dee Rance

    Hi Catherine I have seen some old Retriever that have hanging bellies, but theirs are all flabby (I know just how they feel) but that is solid and of cause it is wriggling to the touch, all smooth and shiny. Don't think that it will be tonight though..she just isn't showing any signs yet, a very little bit of panting but not more than usual...Ah well when they are ready they will come....or that is what the film said anyway...
  • Melinda Auld

    Thanks for the birthday wishes!

    Regards,
    Melinda
  • Tom Farrell

    Thank you Catherine -I love the photos of your Setters frolicking in the snow!!
  • Eddy De Coninck

    Thank you very much Catherine, many greetings from Belgium.
  • Dee Rance

    They were home yesterday afternoon, not long in the 'hospital' these days she is still getting a little bit of pain and it is making her a wee bit demented but I hope it will subside, I am starting to ''top up'' I think that my first amount would have been better, I only wanted 8, 10 at a push would have been nice, but 15....OMG.
    speak soon Dee and the girls + 15
  • Dee Rance

    Thanks for the hugs and Kisses greatly received, Of cause I don't believe in spoiling them....Hum....I think it helped her bond with them she has turned out to be a wonderful mum. Although she has just got through the........tossing babies all over the bedroom, bit. But now I think I hope that she has turned the corner, and she seems so much calmer, and that makes the babies calmer, but I must say that they are like the Fourth Bridge you start at one end and just keep going end to end. round and round...still I think that they are starting to gain weight now, they are now two days old....
    All the best Dee and the girls
  • Dee Rance

    Hi there Catherine
    Yes I am a great believer in Nature, it has a way of bringing you back to earth, I just feel that better now than later, I think that the heartache is better now, because I have all the others to think of and feeding the amount that I am there it too much to do and I don't have time to get too upset, It may well hit me later... I am feeding 5 times a day, do get help for at least 2-3 of these feeds during the week, people have been so kind, but don't volunteer anywhere in my hearing because you will end up with a bottle and a puppy in your hand, and they will keep coming until they are all finished, I will probably collapse for a week after it is all finished. But that is what we sign up for when we mate our bitches isn't it????
    Well they are all fat and happy at the moment. Saffy is doing really well now, she is still digging up the bed etc but I hope that will end soon, she is still bleeding but I am keeping an eye on that as well, we should be good as they say...All the best Dee and the gang
  • Laura Kolbach

    hello Catherine, sorry for not being in touch lately, hopefully the weekend will be calmer. some family problems, work work work and then the dogs... wish a day had 30 hours at least!
    have to run now and get mum from the doctor.
    laura & the girls
  • Michelle Webster

    No I don't know anything about it. What is it about and how do I find it? Good to hear from you. Did you have that litter?
    Best wishes,
    Michelle
  • Michelle Webster

    Thanks Catherine. I'll certainly contact her. How disappointing for you that Kim didn't havee puppies, but at least she is still young enough to try again. Will keep all fingers and paws crossed that things go well in the Autumn.
    Best wishes,
    Michelle
  • Michelle Webster

    Hi Catherine,

    Yes thanks I did that, but don't think she realised she needed to respond. Hasn't done so yet anyway.
    Best wishes,
    Michelle
  • Dee Rance

    Hi there Catherine
    I have been so lucky, most of the people already have or have had an Irish Setter so they at least they know what to expect, This is always good when selling puppies, had an enquiry from someone who wanted to take an Irish to India of all places, I told him that he would have difficulty finding anyone to send a dog there, too far away, although Australia isn't unheard of. Ah well hope he didn't think that I was being racist by telling him that they have all gone. What a wonderful position to be in at this stage, all sold..unfortunately Colin is on holiday at the moment and he can't remove them from the site. So still fending off people do you know anyone with a litter in UK that I can put people onto...?? Dee and the gang
  • Dee Rance

    Well I really don't know, Colin has been on holiday and he can't put on the fact that all are sold. I let him know about 10 days ago. I got an email from him via his phone telling me he was on holiday. It would be interesting to know if all the puppies on the site are there or not, or do people just not inform Colin that all the puppies are sold or not.
  • Garrech and Canagan

    Hi there and thanks for your interest. I'm going to keep the website updated on a regular basis. I've had some good feedback. I have problems with Irish Setter Breeders opening up and being just a little more upfront on what is going on but in fairness I'm also getting support from others! So it isn't all bad. One problem is that the one of the people I'm critical of is well known on the "circuit". We are due back to see the specialist next month. August holiday season in France really makes most of the country shut down!
  • renejeanine

    merci beaucoup chère amie, je suis tres touché par vos voeux !
    René vient d'avoir 82ans le 25aout bien amicalement
  • renejeanine

    tout va bien, merci catherine, nous esperons qu'il en est de meme pour vous
    bisous
  • ereni

    Hello, we are two now.Isis comes form Netherlands, from Noble friends (Marcella).
    She is a small devil.Completely different form Gordon. We are getting know each other.Gordon is still around in my head and it is not easy to accept someone new in his place...But sep by step it is better
    How are you?
    How was your summer?
    Reni+Isis
  • Nicole Wilson

    Thank you Catherine!! So far so good and no rain!! But it's VERY windy at the moment!
  • Nicole Wilson

    Your birthday wishes came true!!!! Not a single drop of rain yesterday. In fact it was quite sunny and nice for most of the day! Hope you had a good day down south too...
  • Laura Kolbach

    sorry for neglecting you, Catherine! my mail to you is in draft status on my home PC - which gave up... but sooooon i let you know :-) had a very very busy time, parents sick, brother had car accident, etc, but i promise to drop you a mail, okey? with ALL the important news!
  • Sue Randle

    hi there .. ta for the congratulations .. it was great .. and he behaved himself !!!
    how's all with you?
  • Garrech and Canagan

    Thanks for the message. Will certainly let you know what happens. Actually travelling to the specialist with one of the local vets who is taking the afternoon off to do so.

    Peter and Ealine
  • Laura Kolbach

    believe me: NO!!!
  • Nadine Bonjean

    Bonsoir Catherine,
    Pour moi , en effet, c'est la rentrée! Merci d'y avoir pensé...
    Bonne fin de semaine.
  • Nadine Bonjean

    Les mathématiques! :) ou:(...
  • Nadine Bonjean

    Et moi ce sont des études en latin- Math...
  • Cheryl Gorey

    Great Pics, Catherine, the dogs look like they are enjoying their run in the sun.
    cheers
  • ereni

    Congratulations to your gentleman Peter!
    I love this name (my exboyfriend has got the same name and many my good friends have as well ) Sunny week!
  • Pedro Completo PortoRioSetter

    Merci Catherine.
    Je suis dejá eté au matin á la plage avec 5.et pour le apres midi on fait une fête chez moi avec tous.
    a bientot
    Kiss
    Pedro
  • Nadine Bonjean

    Merci Catherine pour vos félicitations!
  • Susan Stone

    Thanks Catherine! So do I:-))
  • Carmen Lorenzi

    Thanks Catherine
    Yes...at the moment the colours are beautyful...
  • Jo Ann Haseltine

    Hi Anne! I am doing well thank you. Jillian and I are looking forward to Jillian's cousin joining us. Where is your daughter going to college in the US? Veronica can be viewed at www.avonfarmirishsetters.com/veronica.htm. We are having lovely Indian summer weather. Cool mornings, but it was 85 in the afternoon.Hope you are well.
  • Carmen Lorenzi

    Hi Catherine
    Thans for your birthday wishes! I had a nice day :-))
  • Laura Kolbach

    hello, was not there today, but will be tomorrow!
    should sleep but can't neighbours having a party!!!!!!!!!!!!! soooo loud!
  • Tony & Bev Drinkwater (BRABROOK)

    Hi Cathrine Thank you for congratulations on my birthday. How did you know about that then? However it turned out to be very enjoyable as i was in Belfast
    judging their irish setter show. Anyway thanks for the comment TONY
  • Nadine Bonjean

    En Belgique , il est minuit... Je peux donc te souhaiter un heureux anniversaire!
  • Carmel Murphy

    Have a lovely Birthday Catherine, best wishes from Ireland!!;o)
  • Charlotte Godart - Riverwood

    Joyeux anniversaire Catherine ! ! !
    Ce samedi c'est aussi l'anniversaire de ma maman et le hasard fait que elle s'appelle Catherine ;-)))
  • Monique VIRY

    Joyeux anniversaire Catherine !!!! Je te souhaite de passer une excellente journée entourée de tes rouges, ta famille et tes amis.
    Amitiés
    Monique
  • Jenny Ronnebro

    Happy birthday Cathrine! Wish you a pleasant day!
  • McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT

    Joyeux anniversaire....., Joyeux anniversaire....., joyeux anniversaire CATHERINE..., JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE !!!!!
    On suppose que tu connais l'air !! hi,hi,
  • Laura Kolbach

    happy birthday my UK/french friend :-) hope your dogs spoil you today!
  • Kristina

    Happy birthday!! Wish you a lot great moments with your loved ones and all the best in the future.
    Kristina
  • ursula wilby

    Have a brilliant birthday!!!!!!!!!:-)
  • Susan Stone

    my turn: Joyeux Anniversaire Catherine!!! Hope you have a relaxing day, an excellent (french) meal out and pleasant company...
    all the best
    Susan
  • Nicole Wilson

    Happy birthday Catherine! Hope you are being spoilt today :-)
    All the best from all of us up in Scotland,
    Nicole
  • Kirsty williamson

    Happy birthday hope you have had a good one!!
    Best wishes
    Kirsty
  • Dee Rance

    Nearly missed it....Happy Birthday hope that you had a wonderful day
    Dee and the gang