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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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melissa mcclure

Thank you so much for the welcome. I have a resuced Red and White Irish setter. Her name is Brie. She has been a joy to watch, grow and become more confident andplay witht eh other 2 dogs we have. SHe is fun and funny. She has become a digger, but she digs for worms.

Aug 30, 2009
melissa mcclure

she is great except for the worms. I dont know if she started that on her own or if Piper got the idea. Piper is a 3 year old Brittany that was also a rescue. Those two are attached at the hip

Aug 31, 2009
melissa mcclure

Well Brie is definately interesting and quick. You have to watch where you are stepping in this house. We live in a country setting with a big back yard and you never know what Brie or Piper is bringing into the house. This week we have had 4 dead birds a dead mole a dead mouse and two dead voles and one moth. Last week was very exciting. The girls came in the doggie door playing tug o war with a half dead garden snake. I am not a girly girl but I draw the line at snakes. I jumped up into the sink and started yelling for my fiancee.He has been harassing me all week about that. well now I have to go get 6 tubes of blood drawn oh what fun. My arms are already starting to look like pincushions. I hope your day goes well

Aug 31, 2009
Carolyn Evans

Thanks for the welcome!

Aug 31, 2009
Michel Vermeulen

Hello Michelle,

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Kindest regards,

Michel

Sep 3, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle
will have a look got a bit stuck on some of the others but am still trying.
june

Sep 3, 2009
Stefan

</ p> Hej Michelle!
Tack för din hälsning och Att du ville Vara min vän och Gizmo'z. Nice Att du älskar bilderna. Vill du se fler bilder på Gizmo, är du välkommen att besöka sin egen hemsida skryter www.woodywoodpecker.se Tyvärr är det In English, men jag har skrivit Ett tips om Hur du kan Göra för att läsa det på engelska.

Hälsning
Stefan och Gizmo

Sep 3, 2009
Stefan

Hi Michelle!

Thank you for your greeting and that you wanted to be my friend and Gizmo'z. Nice that you love the pictures. Want to see more pictures of Gizmo, please feel free to visit his own website boasts of www.woodywoodpecker.se Unfortunately, it is in Swedish but I have written a tip about how you can do to read it in English.

Sincerely,
Stefan and Gizmo

Sep 3, 2009
Stefan

Hi Michelle!
Thank you for your greeting and that you wanted to be my friend and Gizmo'z. Nice that you love the pictures.
Sincerely, Stefan and Gizmo

Sep 3, 2009
june walsh

HiMichelle

Still looking you know when you look for one thing and you find another misssing item well, Fearnley Fair Dawn no parents at moment but found some odd 66 and there she is transferred to a Mr Galbraith 6/66 so will go back intosome old catalogues, unfortunately l disposed of all my Kennel Club Stud Books 2 years ago so now takes more time. have now finished the cocker spaniel pedgree at last that was not easy as they also wanted colours... next on line a Cavalier pedigree snd l hope they dont want colours
Hope the setter info is helpimg you

j

Sep 3, 2009
june walsh

Gorlestone Biddy is on a puppy farm pedigree of a dog . that was treated for Epilepsy and HD l actually have a brief case history of this poor baby as the Vet Practise lworked in treated him. We saw him at 14 weeks of age bought ftom a dealer ,he was rickety was having non stop fits and suspicious hips. by the time he was 5months he could not use his back legs Xray confirmed HD,Also the epilepsy was getting worse(remember there were less drugs apart from P,Barb as there are nowadays) He was put to sleep by us at 6months old; the owner paid £45-50 for him this was in 1971 He wasnt the only one from this breeding with these problems l have the full pedigree and the breeders name/address thankfully no longer doing it these people also supplied Golden Retrievers to the same dealer. come back on

Sep 3, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle
Heres a nice one for you. Guildwich Red DOB24-07-68 not the other dates 4/69
Sire Wistral Kestrel 5/64
Dam Dengret Rustic Lass 6/67
j

Sep 3, 2009
june walsh

Cant go any further with Flavia Regina 5/62 at this time have infilled the other pedigrees hope you can understand them

j

Sep 6, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle
On there way recorded j

Sep 8, 2009
june walsh

Forgot to say there are 2 of them dont get too excited but there is a link up,
j

Sep 8, 2009
june walsh

Do not have Reg Names as far as l can remember it was just a yellow KC application form to registet the puppies, Sorry
j

Sep 10, 2009
june walsh

Will do but most pups will be individualy registered
j

Sep 10, 2009
june walsh

HiMicjhelle
Litter mates found so far

Alvin Collen(b) { 9/69 these 3
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Brandy Spirit of Dixie (D)
Lively Shaun (D)
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Lady Jane of Manclark (B) 11/69
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R.R.Ram sister Shemarelle of Walton 10/69 dob 17-08-67
------------------------------------ Picks R Wing dam ofCorsley Squire and Highland Bracken(B) to different dog 10/69
will look for
more later
j
j

Sep 10, 2009
june walsh

Do you want the breeder or the owner born 16- 08-95

Sep 11, 2009
june walsh

Sorry Michelle
Can find no transfer of ownership but will keep looking
june

Sep 12, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle, Got this from catalogue
Sowerhill Sammy DOB 30-01- 77

Sire Wendover Jeeves 2/72
Dam Sowerhill Sarah 12/73

Sep 21, 2009
june walsh

Realise what you mean..............no codes until 1976 which starts 1/76.........2/76 etc until 8/76 instead of 8/76 reads A8 9/76 A9 up to A12..... so 1977 is B 1978 C will check on the latter ones later ok
j

Sep 21, 2009
june walsh

Sammy was a boy l believe Olwyn kept him he sired a few litters

j

Sep 21, 2009
june walsh

Hi Michelle
Found the first one Brackenfield Red Braid 12/60 one daughter was Guildwich heatherette whom she whelped at the age of 9 years she had quite a few litters in different ownerships.

Sep 24, 2009
june walsh

Brackenfield Gladioli 9/63

Sep 24, 2009
june walsh

Answer to first question is Male didl give you any dates or figures on the others
june

Oct 4, 2009
june walsh

Ricardero Silverglade Top O the Morning
Sire Wendover Trade
Dam Silverglade Poppy

Oct 5, 2009
june walsh

Must have sent by mistake...................................the other dog was not registered and was a Male.......
june

Oct 6, 2009
anette bryant

i think u believe we are in alford lincs ...no ...we are in alford aberdeenshire nr dalriach as it happens where corrie came from

Oct 6, 2009
Jennifer Martin

Thanks for the welcome, I am really pleased to have found this site and know that there are other people who love the breed, feel a bit of a fraud as I do not breed or show Setters. It was seeing 'Debonair' that got me hooked and I had to have one of these colourful characters and Jinty certainly was a character! broke my heart when I lost her, it's sad that they can't go on forever but bless her she tried and now 4 month old Rio will have to wait and see what he get's up to.

Oct 20, 2009
Jennifer Martin

Yes, that's Jinty - oop's sorry forgot 'Spirited' - she was registered to me in my maiden name. She was a stunner in her younger days, years ago we were out walking, a chap approached us, he was a Judge, I was amazed that just by looking at her he knew her breeding lines, he thought Jinty was 'superb' , I was over the moon but went on to say I though she was rather on the chunky side, at which point he said 'my dear girl they are working dog's - not bloody super model's!' and it still makes me smile. After Jinty I had been toying with the idea of a rescue Setter, sadly a lot of them are 'older' and I had had an old dog for a long time. I came to the decision that I really needed something younger - perhaps one that had been 'run on', I rang a few people in the North West and into Wales. In the end I contacted Mrs Wall - Elaine, she just told me - 'come and have a look' but I have to say I knew I would be taking him home, I took to Elaine, and - Rio, - 'Hazelbeck's Irish Song' he is a lovely chap, I am really pleased with him he has a great temperament - he goes back to 'Twoacres Edward Bear' on his Sires side.
Best Wishes
Jennifer

Oct 21, 2009
Gayle Sheridan

Hi Michelle. I know you like having a look at websites so thought you might be interested in ours.Whilst it is for our new business you will see the odd redhead or six. It is at www.lacasatoscana.co.nz Best regards - Gayle PS I miss those English shows, but I am sure the dogs don't!

Oct 23, 2009
pat predeth

Hi michell,,got your e/mail about the old pedigrees,,I have had these a long time since I started with the setters, 1978 ,,,a lady saw me out with them and gave them to me,,she told me that a lady had had them many years ago,and asked me if I wanted them of course I said yes,,put them in a safe place,as you do ,and forgot all about them,,Meg also wants old ones,,she then told me you wanted the oldies,took photocopies and sent them to you so I think thats how you got them,,not to good on this thing[pc] so I will ring you ,,take care Pat x

Oct 30, 2009
Deborah Cayton-Lee

Hi Michelle,

I have been in the ring with you a couple of times years ago with my old girls (who are sadly not with us anymore). I have seven puppies (now six weeks old) at the moment and they are very time eating. I look forward to blogging again soon. Deborah Cayton-Lee

Nov 8, 2009
Deborah Cayton-Lee

My girls names were Loshian Lady May and Stearnwood Melissa. Loshian Lady May (shannon) was bred by a friend of mine and went back to the old Brackenfield lines and Stearnwood Melissa was by Balintyne Call My Tune who harked back the great Wendover Gentleman, who she looked very like. I am going to try to return to some of the older lines if I can when I breed from my youngest bitch next year but have not found a suitable dog yet.

Nov 10, 2009
Bri and Sue Deazley

Hiya Michelle, that walk sounds ace, are you all doing it next year, my two would just love it, and make some money for I.R. Scunny still sunny, well it was today, Bri Sue xxx

Nov 17, 2009
Astrid Landsaat

You now why.

Best wishes,

Astrid.

Nov 23, 2009
JOANNE

Hi MICHELLE
Have a happy and safe New Year and look forward to catching up with you next year. Take care.JO.XX

Dec 29, 2009
Maggie Smith

Happy New Year to you Michelle, your mum and off course your best boy. Love Maggie and girls

Dec 31, 2009
" Lordly " Jean en Rita Struyf-De Groof

Hello Michelle,
Found an nice photo from Fergus in my archives. I think at Windsor 1997.

kind regards, Jean

Feb 2, 2010
Susan Stone

Thank you, Michelle, for your kind comments re our dear old lady Shannon. We knew the time was nearing and the decision had to be made. The house is quiet without her bark...
We are grateful for the many years we had together.
all the best
Susan

Feb 11, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Happy birthday Geordie! I hope you had a lovely day!

Best wishes from auntie Astrid and Ginger.

Mar 11, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Hi Michelle,

thank you so much for your birthday wishes and gift! How are you and Geordie doing?

Best wishes,
Astrid & Ginger.

May 29, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Hi Michelle,

that is good news! Hopefully it will last a long time!

Best wishes,

Astrid.

May 29, 2010
Peter Hennig

Hi Michelle
it's nice to meet you the picture you have of Fergus is stunning
cheers Peter

Jun 7, 2010
Tony

Red Ribbon

Jun 8, 2010
ricky young

Hi Michelle
Back in my long gone dogs pedigree we have dog with Acres prefiix. Is there any relatinship?
Cheers Rick

Aug 17, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Michelle,

thank you so much for your gift and your reply on my blog.

Aug 17, 2010
ricky young

Hi Michelle
We have several crosses of Wondermark of Acres and her daughter Eng Aust ch Wonderful of Acres who I believe was a Crufts challenge and BoB winner. We also have Wendover, Gealge, Hartsbourne behind our dogs in the 70/80s.
Cheers Rick

Aug 18, 2010
ricky young

Hi Michelle
Having a few problems with sending scans. Will endevour to send them to get them to you as soon as I can.
Cheers Rick

Aug 19, 2010