Laura Kolbach

50, Female

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

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!
***************************************************************************************
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!
***************************************************************************************
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 :-)
***************************************************************************************
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

Comment Wall:

Load Previous Comments

  • Agnieszka Rola

    hahaha great shot, and still loooong tongue ;)
    Conner is sending kisses to his beloved Danci :)

    Sep 20, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    photo taken today :)

    Sep 20, 2009

  • Kikki Dyrendahl

    Tack för gratulationer :-))

    Sep 21, 2009

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Thank you Laura!

    Sep 22, 2009

  • Eevi Huttunen

    Thank you! :)

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Lynn Spencer

    Hi Laura, Just popped in to say hello. Hope Odin & Danka are well & you also. Everything's fine with us. We're having some nice mild weather now after a coolish winter. Spring now, & then summer again. How time flies!!!!!!. Don't think I'm ready for that awful heat we had last summer.
    Girls are well. Both are in the land of nod at the moment.
    Take care, Lynn & girls.

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Jenny Ronnebro

    Tack Laura!

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Carmel Murphy

    Thanks Laura!! Just home from friend's house(Sheila Hughes) where I stayed to be a bit closer to Belfast!!! Delighted with Abbey yesterday!!! She was as good as gold and moved steadily for me too ;o))))

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Carmel Murphy

    Didnt bring camera!! So no pics ;o(( Unless someone else at show took photos!! Will ask around!!

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Lynn Spencer

    Laura, that is fantastic news. Oh my goodness, puppies. I think Danka will be very happy to have Odin to help her with them. You must be so very excited. A huge Congratulations, even if it is early. The 'food thing' sounds a pretty definate 'yes' in my opinion. Such great news. Lots of love to both girls.

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    :))) so funny pic Lau!

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    indeed she looks amazing! even Michal noticed that she looks better than during your stay! :) keep going girls! :)

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    hehe, of course! wait about 8 hours and see you in the evening! (early sunset-perfect light for photos!)

    ;)))

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Susan Stone

    Just love your new photos!

    Very proud of our boys:-))

    Sep 28, 2009

  • lyn hathaway

    hi laura many thanks for your kind comments on laylas pics.
    they are so special to me because for a few weeks she has really had problems bumping into things and when we went away she was just her happy self and really enjoying been out.we are going to the beach for 5 weeks on thursday and i cant wait to see her running freely on the sands and in the sea once again .there will be plenty of pictures im sure when we come back .hope you odin and danka are keeping fine they look super on the photos

    ill write again soon
    regards
    lyn.

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Petra Kasznár

    lehet, hogy hamarabb kellett volna befedeztetned és már lenne munkavizsgája???:) amúgy mit áll? az egyik képen láttam a feliratot, hogy lizard, de ez talán inkább vmi mezei rágcsáló, nem? na, mindegy, a tavaszi rendezvényeket még mindig megcélozhatod!

    Sep 29, 2009

  • Petra Kasznár

    mi van veled, hogy kora hajnalban gép előtt vagy? úgy értettem a lizardos mondatomat, hogy láttam, hogy az egyik képen arra utalsz a kép címében, hogy azt állja, de ezekről a mostani képekről azt gondoltam, hogy talán ezen nem gyíkot áll, hanem vmi mást. vagy ezek ugyanazok a képek? és ezt csak azóta csinálja mióta terhes? korábban mondtad, hogy állogatta nyulat. olvastam, hogy elég jól állsz gazdi jelöltben. külföldiek inkább vagy magyarok? hobbyra inkább vagy kiállításra? - persze ha nem titok
    meg olvastam mást is a magánéleteddel kapcsolatban, de úgy látszik, hogy mindenki mással szívesebben osztod meg ezeket, mint velem:(

    Sep 29, 2009

  • sammi pease

    Thanks Laura...looking forward to getting better photos now !! ...when I get some more practice...hope you are all well..esp. Danka...:-))

    Sep 29, 2009

  • Rieky van Hal

    thank you laura for you comment on my wedding foto
    rieky

    Oct 1, 2009

  • ereni

    How are uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu?No answer yet...:O(

    Oct 4, 2009

  • ereni

    Oct 4, 2009

  • ereni

    I will check it.Gud najt!

    Oct 4, 2009

  • ereni

    I have problem with posting messages to my email address.DOn´t know what happend.
    In case you need me I left my tel numbers in my last message.
    My sweetie is MONSTER..and I love her so much because of it:O)
    Sweet dreams and lot of luck at the show.Greetings for your ladies.
    insomnia???? you always make me laugh

    Oct 4, 2009

  • Esther Siegrist

    Hallo Laura
    alles gut bei euch? Jamie bedankt sich dafür, dass es auch mitmachen darf im Wettbewerb um die längste Zunge :-)
    War eine Woche ohne Laptop, Internett, Mail. Ein Graus!!!
    Alles Liebe deinen zwei Süssen und viele Grüsse an dich

    Oct 5, 2009

  • ereni

    Everyday I pass by place where the show will be taken and I have to say that I noticed some changes there:O)..but I really don´t know if that place is the best:O)))))
    I think, important is tha she HAS parking place:O)))))

    Oct 5, 2009

  • ereni

    I think it is not good idea to take her with me to the show. SHe needs her last vaccination right on Saturday 10th Oct::O) I live very close to the show and I can visit it for a while and then go back and walk with her. I will see on Saturday.
    My camera is brokend again.Not completely but it started to strike this afternoon. I am really angry.If it doesn´t work during the show ...I wil have a rest:O)))))))))))))))))

    See you in Bratislava Laura!
    I sent you a picture of me to know me:O)

    Oct 5, 2009

  • Monique VIRY

    Hallo Laura,
    Du kannst nicht deine hände den ganzen tag auf Danka's bauch haben !!!!! Sag uns wie es bei dir und deine mädel geht !!!!
    Monique

    Oct 9, 2009

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    I adored him, and he was the start of Amhurst!
    M XX

    Oct 10, 2009

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    By all means use the photo, Laura. XXX

    Oct 10, 2009

  • sammi pease

    Hi Laura..thankyou for your nice comments...just to explain why some of the dogs were ....umm....rather dirty....they just found a big wet dirty bog and jumped right in...mine are just far too well brought up

    to do such a thing!!!!

    Oct 13, 2009

  • karmino

    Thank you, Laura, I still can't believe, that we did it again..

    Oct 14, 2009

  • karmino

    This cute boy is NICOLAS PINEIRO from Argentina. An he is real upcoming star. He have huge talent and he is very nice person. Can you imagine, that Nicolas and Marko meet each other only 10 minutes before champion class was started? Nicolas did in the ring exactly that I was expected from him for 100%. They together looked perfect.

    Oct 14, 2009

  • karmino

    Yes, you are right, my bigest compliments to owner Rasa, she is a trainer, and dog is really "aducated". :)
    I'm very lucky, that Marko have such a nice owners!!!

    Oct 14, 2009

  • Susan Mogony

    Yes that was me, don't say you recognized me from the pictures, cause they are terrible, but maybe i also looked that way in Bratislava.
    I like your site and photo's and also hope to see en write eachother more often. And sorry that i don't write in Hungarian....but in Hungary i speak it a little.

    Greetings form Holland!
    Susan

    Oct 14, 2009

  • Susan Mogony

    Yes we had a very good time. Lots of fun with 4 women and 7 dogs in the bus. I think with brought the cold back with us in the bus aswell because here it is also -2 degrees at night. Hope to see you showing a irish setter again soon. And hope we keep in touch!

    Oct 14, 2009

  • Esther Siegrist

    Hallo Laura
    ja der Schnee kam früh dieses Jahr. WIr hoffen aber, dass er noch nicht liegen bleibt und wir den Herbst auch noch etwas geniessen können.
    Viele Grüsse Esther

    Oct 15, 2009

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Laura,
    Thanks for yesterday! My mother came over from France and I had a great day with family and dogs!

    Oct 15, 2009

  • Marta Magi

    Köszi a jókívánságot! Eltelt ez is mint a többi.
    Ne mond már ezt az ajándék dolgot, flottul ment minden, akkor meg? ...na majd privátban inkább. Én is ledöbbentem ám az ajándékomtól, igazi meglepi volt .... mondjuk én örülök neki nagyon :-))

    Oct 18, 2009

  • Monique VIRY

    Hallo Laura,
    Ich hoffe dass du nichts zu vizl geld ausgegeben hast in Bratislava !!!! Hast du etwas für deine mädels gekauft ? Letztens haben sextoy für rüde gesehen habe noch kein für Duncan gekauft ;-)))
    Tschüss

    Oct 19, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    heh :) will see!

    Oct 19, 2009

  • Nicole Wilson

    don't think I know Marianne's site...

    Oct 21, 2009

  • Nicole Wilson

    danke ☺

    Oct 22, 2009

  • Zsuzsanna Leskó

    hali nincs mesengerem:(
    mi ez a GIFT DOLOG???? milyen ajándékot lehet itten osztogatni??

    puszi nektek és szorítunk nagyon!!!!
    Zsuzska&KO

    Oct 25, 2009

  • Gene

    Thanks Laura. I took care of 'Rosebaby'. This is the down side of the site growth. You get popular with spammers.

    Oct 26, 2009

  • Marta Galuszka

    Hello Lau:)
    Gald you have holidays:) Hope to catch you at skype soon:)
    Kisses to your girls and you of course:)

    Oct 31, 2009

  • ereni

    Hi hi my friend.No time for anybody at the dog show only for my black monsters:O)
    I am thinking about living in one of charming houses in Hungary, near Slovak bordea r.
    I am nationalist but houses there are so nice...:O)))It is a pity I can´t speak Hungarian language.
    What about your holiday?
    My camera is broken again ...
    Isis is growing and makes me crazy on our walks:O)))))))))))))

    Nov 7, 2009

  • Kerstin Thaens

    Hallo Laura, schön, dass dir das Photo gefällt. Das ist unsere wilde, jagdbessene Hündin Amy (1,5), die wir leider nur an die lange Suchleine nehmen können, weil sie noch nicht weiß, dass ein Jagdhund nach Pfiff zu seinem Herrchen zurück kommen muss. Leider klappt das nur in nächster Nähe:-(( Summer (Sangarah Composure) ist nun nach ihrem unerlaubten Ausflug auch nur noch an der langen Leine unterwegs. Der Schreck war einfach zu groß. Lg Kerstin

    Nov 8, 2009

  • Esther Siegrist

    Hallo Laura
    ja ja... wir haben wieder Schnee für die nächsten 5 Monate . ABER: dafür auch immer schön sauber Hunde he he he :-)
    Nein, die ES gehören einer Freundin von mir. Aaron und Janis, gerade mal 4 Monate alt, sind aus einer italienischen Jagdlinie, Claudia ist passionierte Jägerin :-)
    Sehen wir dich in Wels? Wie geht es Danka ?
    Viele Grüsse aus dem Schnee
    Esther und Boys

    Nov 8, 2009

  • Bri and Sue Deazley

    Hiya Laura, yes my two boys are growing fast, just over two years old now, such fun dogs together, can't be apart thats for sure... Your girls look brilliant, love to them both... Bri Sue..

    Nov 9, 2009

  • Carmel Murphy

    Thanks Laura for the greetings here and on facebook!!! Will be over later to collect my "gift"!!;o))

    Nov 10, 2009