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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  • ursula wilby

    Japp...första utställningsbloggen...måhända även den sista? I dag fyller Rusa 6 månader och tvingas genomlida dagen helt UTAN tårta!
    Gräsligt, eller hur? :-)

    Nov 10, 2009

  • Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

    Köszi az üdvözletet! Én már sokszor találkoztam a kutyáid fotóival, többek között Te is hozzájárultál ahhoz, hogy most itt regisztráltam :) Már akkor csodáltam Odint amikor én még nem tudtam, hogy egyszer szetter tulajdonos leszek :)
    Üdvözlettel! Zsuzsa

    Nov 10, 2009

  • Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

    Igen, igen! 29.-én megyünk a Derbyre. Talán találkozunk is :)
    Üdvözlettel!
    Zsuzsa és Maya

    Nov 11, 2009

  • Nicole Wilson

    Hi Laura - für 'wahre Liebe' ist es wahrscheinlich noch etwas zu früh ;-) die beiden Jungs haben sich noch nicht so ganz recht aneinander gewöhnt aber hoffentlich wird es bald ein bisschen entspannter. Ist halt alles noch so neu und sie müssen sich erst mal an die Situation gewöhnen. Aber sie haben richtig Spass miteinander auf den Spaziergängen... hoffentlich ein guter Start!! Wie geht's deinen Mädels?
    LG aus Schottland :-)

    Nov 11, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    you are crazy Lau! ;) just like you sweet girls! :)
    hugs to you all!

    Nov 12, 2009

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    Thankyou Laura - Oh, how the TomTom drums sound!!!!!!!!
    Yes I did get your message, and I did reply. Looks like you haven't received that. Will send it through again tomorrow. Exhausted at the moment, but very happily!!
    M XXXXXXXX

    Nov 12, 2009

  • Anna Kazimierowicz

    Thanks Laura,
    just in time!!!
    But now I don't know which one is better?!
    Super mood of joy and play in summer story;)))) Editing - excellent!

    Nov 12, 2009

  • Agnieszka Rola

    she is so sweet :) and really smart! I knew it! ;)
    what about irish setter movie? Conner is ready for the lover part hehe

    Nov 14, 2009

  • Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

    Ha erre gondolsz: http://gallery.site.hu/u/purpledog/, akkor igen.
    Mayanak ugyanis ez a neve : Garden star's Purple Heart, lilaszivű -lilakutya. Oda a barátaim miatt rakom a képeket, mert sokan élnek Miskolcon.

    Nov 18, 2009

  • Irina Isaenko

    Hello my friend! I'm also think about this with pleasure:) And thinking about one more party ;)
    I very worried about Mr Alcrudo judging, but he was very positive and nice :)

    Nov 18, 2009

  • Eva Stájer

    Szia!
    Csak a Tarát, de mind a két napra...
    Azt hittem, hogy Jade addigra már vemhes lesz, de még tolja a csajszi. Bár most nem olyan nagy baj:-)))
    Fédinek meg még nincs törzskönyve úgyhogy...

    Nov 19, 2009

  • ereni

    Hej hej Laura.This is my funny witch.Hope you all are well.

    Nov 19, 2009

  • Nenad Mocorka-Red Irish Dream

    VIELEN DANK , LAURA

    Nov 19, 2009

  • Daria Olko

    Thanks for nice greeting :)
    Regards :)

    Daria

    Nov 20, 2009

  • Nenad Mocorka-Red Irish Dream

    Ja Laura, ich bin so froh !!!

    Nov 21, 2009

  • Zsuzsanna Kázsmér: Maya and Skíp

    Na igen! Profi fotós, profi géppel. Az Emesének a természetfotói is nagyon klasszak.
    Én egyszer szavaztam is valamelyik képére az egyik természetfotós oldalon. :)

    Nov 22, 2009

  • Susan Mogony

    He Laura Thank you for your nice comment! I put the results on the blog aswell!

    Dec 7, 2009

  • Cheryl Gorey

    Hi Laura, yes weather not too bad at the moment. Most days around 30 degrees C. Nice breeze coming from the ocean, so pleasant day yesterday. How is your weather this time of year over your way?
    Dogs are well. Both my oldies are 11 now! I will try and take a couple of pics of them soon and post them up!

    Have a wonderful Christmas and a great year ahead!

    Dec 12, 2009

  • Thomas Amport

    Hallo Laura,
    vielen Dank für die Willkommensgrüsse. Für Fachfragen kann ich hier wahrscheinlich nicht viel besteuern. Susan hat mich eingeladen um an den Fotodiskussionen teilzunehmen. Hoffe, es geht Dir gut. Liebe Grüsse nach Ungarn aus der verschneiten Schweiz.

    Thomas

    Dec 13, 2009

  • Christoph Ostendorf

    Hallo Laura,

    nochmals Danke für Alles.

    Gruß aus Vreden

    Dec 13, 2009

  • Christoph Ostendorf

    Hallo Laura,

    habe gerade mit Hugo gesprochen. Shandor vermißt seine Geschwister natürlich noch, frißt aber schon sehr gut. Ich denke, noch 2-3 Tage und er hat sich eingelebt.
    Die Familie hatte bereits 3 Setter. Sie haben großen eingezäunten Garten und kümmern sich 24 Stunden um den Welpen. Ich glaube, der Kleine hat es sehr gut bei denen.
    Ich werde sicherlich Anfang des Jahres mal mit Hugo zum schauen hinfahren und Dir und Laszlo berichten.

    Gruß aus Vreden

    Dec 13, 2009

  • ursula wilby

    Hallå Laura...ja detta är himla tufft...kanske eftersom hästar ger sken av att vara så stora och starka...i alla lägen.
    Kram och tack!

    Dec 13, 2009

  • ursula wilby

    Japp...ett skitår på många vis...vi satsar på år 2010 eller hur?

    Dec 13, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    It hasn't always been easy having a Birthday so close to Christmas but now I am thinking of going backwards at least between 50 & 60 then I don't have to get any older, seems like a good idea!!!!....But thank you so much for the BDay Greetings...;o))

    Dec 20, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    Hi there Laura
    Yes you get the same this side of Christmas, ''hears you birthday present, and your Christmas present'' and it was probably what most would get for one or the other, never have kids near Christmas, just ask the likes of us eh!!!!!
    When is your birthday???
    Dee and the gang

    Dec 20, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    Not like my kids one was due on the 2nd and the other the 7th...different months different years, but both born on the 20th, and there is 20 months between them, do you think that I have a 'thing' for the 20th
    I have got to say that the kids were late not like you...I wish...I thought that I was going to walk around pregnant for ever more, your mum was lucky...;o))

    Dec 21, 2009

  • Astrid Landsaat

    Dec 21, 2009

  • Lynn Spencer

    Dec 21, 2009

  • Lynn Spencer

    Thankyou Laura, your card is beautiful. Hope both girls get everything their hearts desire for Xmas.

    Dec 21, 2009

  • Susan Stone

    Look forward to hearing from you in the New Year,
    take care, Susan

    Dec 24, 2009

  • Susan Mogony

    Ha Laura, have a very nice birthday tomorrow! Hope everything is oke with you and your setters?

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    No no offence taken, as I said I can only go on what I have read, just goes to show that you really can't believe all you read, no you didn't offend but....
    The Vizsla we have has the most wonderful head and he also has the correct body sizing whither's to bottom of chest to floor ratio, so many don't have the correct size, or perhaps that is wrong in the book???? But I digress, any way poor wee thing is allergic to almost everything. He is completely bald down both sides, he is also a good colour as well. And his eyes are correct colour. I hope. he is now an it, castrated recently. because of the allergies. But he definitely has the same body shape as the Irish Deep Chest etc, so predisposed to Bloat, what do you think???
    ps happy birthday for tomorrow. Have a great day...Will raise a glass to you later on in the day..Dee and the gang

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Laura,
    Happy Birthday for tomorrow! ( I am writing it now as I am off to France for a week in the morning!)
    Have a great day with family, friends and of course Odin and Danka!

    Dec 29, 2009

  • JOANNE

    Happy birthday Laura. Love and hugs to Odin and Danka from the NZ relatives. We hope you have a super day. JO.XX

    Dec 29, 2009

  • JOANNE

    Red Ribbon

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Cheryl Gorey

    Happy Birthday Laura, hope you have a great day! cheers

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Danica Morarova

    Happy B-DAY!!!

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Ingrid Noyelle

    Happy Birthday Laura !!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • sammi pease

    Have a Great Day...Birthday Girl.....hugs and kisses from us...xxx

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Christoph Ostendorf

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag.

    Hugo und ich werden Heute den kleinen Star besuchen, Fotos folgen.

    Gruß und feier Deinen Geburtstag noch schön

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Annika Liikanen

    GRATTIS PÅ FÖDELSEDAGEN!!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Carmen Lorenzi

    Happy Birthday Laura!!!!
    Ich hoffe du bekommst auch so einen leckeren Kuchen wie deine beiden süssen Mädels!!:-)
    Ganz liebe Grüsse und geniesse deinen Tag!
    Carmen

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Nadine Bonjean

    A very happy birthday to you Laura!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Christoph Ostendorf

    Happy Birthday Laura, Greetings from Germany

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    Oh dear such a shame about your tooth, I don't think that there can be anything worse than a infected tooth, and such a shame that you can't drown the pain in alcohol...I have been trying to drown the pain of Christmas in it...but all better now, here's hoping for the tooth.
    Again Happy Birthday Dee and the gang.

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Carmel Murphy

    A very, very , very Happy Birthday to my Hungarian friend!!;o)) Have a wonderful day and super 2010 too!!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Astrid Landsaat

    Happy Birthday, Laura!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Annika Liikanen

    Grattis en gång till!!!!
    Jag har sparat dessa röda bär till dig.

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Monique VIRY

    Hallo liebe Laura,
    Hetrzliche glückwunsche für dein geburtstag junge mädchen !!!! Wir wollen unbedingt die foto von dein " Birthday's cake " sehen ;-)))
    Viele küsse von Monique und ihre vier rote

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Susan Stone

    Dec 30, 2009