Dee Rance

77, Female

Dunfermline

United Kingdom

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How many Irish Setters do you have?
After loosing my beautiful girl Jasmine...(aka Irish Show Champion Caspians Modesty JW) I now only have two Irish again....Kirkavagh Darara At Mayfred (Saffy) and her son Mayfred Mr Magnifico (Findlay) I have now added another wonderful baby to my house, so am back to three...
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
since 1971
About Me:
I am retired and my life revolves around my grandchildren and my dogs. If I am not with one I am with the other. We all like going on country walks, and to the beach, I spend a lot of time traveling to and from shows, both in Scotland/England and Ireland. Saffy and Fin travel to the shows with me, but I only show Fin at the moment, he is doing very nicely for me in his first couple of years in the ring, and is enjoying, (probably too much), his show career. Because he is a very naughty boy at times...But has learned that his 'job' is in the ring. And he loves it..
Just added my new baby girl...Suteresett Mine Mine Mine at Mayfred....she is by Mr Jingles out of Suteresett Black Magic....she is at the moment a typical baby, into everything but she is all Mine.a little treasure. and she has settled into our house as though she has been here forever..

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  • Chantal McIlveen-Wright

    Yes quality of life comes first, nevertheless an horrible decision to take. I am with you with all my heart Dee, and really hope your beautiful Jas will benefit a lot from this vaccine.
    Glad to know that so far she is eating, playing and sleeping well, and with all the love and care you are giving her I am sure she will have many happy months ahead.
    Another special cuddle to her please.

    Oct 6, 2010

  • Barbara

    Hi Dee! How are you and your Jas? Has your vet received the vaccine for her? I know how you feel ... Please cuddle your gang for me. Best wishes Barbara

    Oct 7, 2010

  • Yvonne Wark

    Yes she will be there and I will be handling her.......watch it all go down hill !!!!!

    Oct 8, 2010

  • Yvonne Wark

    Dee what was the name of that oil you were talking about yesterday was searching on line but could only find motor oil.....I obviously got the name wrong. Holly never got anything in the Puppy in sho class or whatever it was called but she got third in the Minor puppy stakes class so that was another two rosetts to add to her collection.......was so stressed by the time I got home after the start to the day and now it looks like I hace sciatica......never mind onwards and upwards x

    Oct 11, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Dee,
    How are you? and Jas?
    Thank you for your comments on my photos......As you can see, we are all well here!

    Oct 11, 2010

  • sally shaw

    Hi Dee,
    Ollie is 18mths old and he is Thendara The Aristocrat who we purchased from Dee and Jeremy Bott down in Leiceser. Jasper is 9mths and is one of Clannads Cocktails, Clannads Fire in the Sky, who we bought from Lynne Murray-Hogflesh and Aoife is 11wks old and she is one of the latest Haremach litters and will be registered as Haremachs Orcadian Lady! They are all brill! Thanks for the welcome x

    Oct 13, 2010

  • sally shaw

    Hi Dee, no we only moved up in June this year from Warrington and brought the boys with us. Then whilst we were down south last weekend we picked up the puppy on our way back from Leeds. I am up and down all the time, although I usually fly. Do you breed at all. We are looking to in the next couple of years on a small scale, but are considering studding Ollie as he is so gorgeous....do you have contacts up in Scotland?

    Oct 13, 2010

  • sally shaw

    by contacts I mean other breeders who might at some stage be looking for a handsome boy to mate their bitch with. I would love to call in and will let you know when I might be passing. 15!! thats huge! no he has not been used before and he is only 18mths at present.

    Oct 13, 2010

  • Judyta Gnyp-Nosal

    Hi Dee,
    thank you very much for your nice comments ;-)

    warm regards,
    Judyta

    Oct 17, 2010

  • ereni

    Hi Dee,

    Thank you for your nice comments!
    Have a nice weekend:
    Reni and Isis

    Oct 23, 2010

  • Wendy Holehan

    Hi Dee

    Thanks puppies doing really well and mum is very content
    Wendy

    Oct 25, 2010

  • Leigh Richardson

    I know, it was a bit hectic. we went home empty handed. Christine did well, how did you do?
    We are heading south tomorrow in preparation for Thursday, are you going? if so, see you there.
    leigh

    Oct 26, 2010

  • Wendy Holehan

    Hi Dee
    No not having to do anything for the puppies Indie is looking after her babies very well and itrying to just look after her that well. tania has been over this evening and taken more pics of Indie and her babies, will put on her when i get them
    Good luck for Thursday Wendy

    Oct 26, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Dee,
    Congratulations for yesterday! But I missed you....I must have arrived as you were leaving.....are you doing any other shows? LKA?

    Oct 29, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    No, did not get anything in a big limit bitch class... I am going to the rescue show and then LKA so we will try to meet up then.....

    Oct 29, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Dee,
    Just got home from Pete's swimming session....he is like a pro now going round the pool. So does this mean you would move from Scotland? But what about Fin?

    Oct 30, 2010

  • Rita Wilson

    Hi Dee

    I actually run a business called www.countryhounds.ie which sells all the equipment for dog mushing. For the nike you'd need a shoulder harness http://www.countryhounds.ie/Product.aspx?product=206

    Rita

    Nov 3, 2010

  • Rita Wilson

    Shoulder harnesses are used for any sport that has a higher attachment like the bike. XBacks are designed for sleds and equipment that has brushbows like scooters. The shoulder harness is fast replacing the xbacks for alot of mushers. The shoulder harness is also great for dogs that have back or hip problems, but it doesn't mean your dog has to have these problems. Its just a pro of the design.

    Nov 4, 2010

  • Yvonne Wark

    Hi Dee and gang hope you are all well! Are you going to Waverly on Sunday? See you there if you are, hopefully H doesn't get binned again but hey ho it is all part of the fun.
    Hugs to all the gang xx

    Nov 4, 2010

  • Yvonne Wark

    When and where is the Setter and Pointer show?
    I was suprised Fin never got placed at NEEISC as he is such a handsome young man and is doing well.
    I am trimming Holly all by myself for this show so that will be fun but have to do it sometime. I have usually done a wee bit and Hilda has tidied up for me. See you Sunday.

    Nov 4, 2010

  • lyn hathaway

    hi dee hope everyone is ok just wondered how jas is doing these days as the treatment started yet ?we are just getting layla over kc lucy got it again while on holiday we took layla to vets there and after a few days she was ok but other than that we are fine
    love to you all xxxx

    Nov 9, 2010

  • John Carpenter

    Hi Dee
    We are up near Turriff on the netherdale estate so penty of room for the boys to go bananas :)

    Nov 10, 2010

  • Carole Bailey

    Hi Dee
    Good Luck tomorrow. Let me know how you get on.
    Love
    Carole xx

    Nov 12, 2010

  • Monika Hoth

    thank for your nice comment and i wish you a nice weekend.
    best regards Monika

    Nov 13, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Dee, How are you? and Jas?
    I am rather busy trying to integrate my new pup at the moment.......

    Nov 16, 2010

  • John Carpenter

    Thankyou for the invitation of friendship :)

    Nov 18, 2010

  • John Carpenter

    We are very fortunate as there is no livestock too close and we can walk/Ride along the Deveron without bumping into anyone. The dogs are both great with my horses and have a respect for electric stock fencing (wet noses and High voltage not a good mix) so they stay well clear of the "Coos".
    We have a circuit which is roughly a mile in length Braemar likes to be carried over the Mud (this is a practice which will end soon courtesy of his increasing girth;0) ) whereas Byron loves to wallow in it .

    Nov 18, 2010

  • Astrid Landsaat

    Hi Dee,

    I just read your blog and I really hope that those injections work for Jas. Hopefully she is one of the 32 % and will live a happy live at least for another year. It is a tough time for you and my thoughts are with you and Jas.

    Nov 21, 2010

  • Maggie Smith

    The good thing about this site is that it offers quick access to others experiences. Whilst the information we share is largely anecdotal it is nonetheless a resource which compliments that from our vets. You and Saffy have contributed to a valuble 'every day' archive - thank you for that

    Nov 21, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Hi Dee,
    I hope the vaccine works for Jas....Yes, I will be at LKA with a friend who has Viszlas and my Kim! The new pup comes from Greta Ross ! She is very cheeky ! A real character as they should be!

    Nov 22, 2010

  • Howard Glansfield

    Hi Dee,
    Thanks for writing to me.I am not sure how this site vworks...yet...so I hope this reaches you.
    My Jingles baby,Arthur, is now 14 weeks old and he is beautiful.He is very lively and very quick to learn,Of all the setters I have had he is probably the quickest.Fred ,my seven year old setter,is a beautiful dog but has very few brain cells!
    My wife and I tried showing some years ago but the dog we had then wasn't at all happy at being in the ring and I have never tried again.With Arthur I might try but lack of transport is a problem.
    I hope Jas is doing well.
    Take care,
    Howard

    Nov 22, 2010

  • Susan Mogony

    Thanx! warm blankets en long walks with the dogs keeps us warm. together with the dogs on the couch after work is done is the nices time of the day!

    Dec 5, 2010

  • ereni

    Thank you for your comment!
    You were right:D
    Warm greetings from cold and windy SLovakia.
    Reni and Isis

    Dec 9, 2010

  • Anne Needs

    many thanks for birthday greetings, enjoying the ES site. little bored with al this snow now,but my dogs just love it they dont appear to feel the cold like i do. Roll on summer. Anne

    Dec 19, 2010

  • Laura Kolbach

    happy b-day!

    Dec 19, 2010

  • Esther Siegrist

    very happy Birthday, Dee

    wish you all the best, a wonderful coming year, full of love and happiness

    Esther, Glenn and Jamie

    Dec 19, 2010

  • Catherine Carter

    Happy Birthday, Dee! Have a super day with family and dogs!

    It was great to meet again and catch up at LKA!

    Take care in the snow and keep warm! Lots of hugs from us here!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Astrid Landsaat

    Happy Birthday Dee!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Barbara

    Happy Birthday Dee!!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Claire Prangle

    Happy Birthday

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Carmel Murphy

    Have a very Happy Birthday Dee;o)))

    Dec 20, 2010

  • McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT

    All the McBirdy 's wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ..!!!!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Carmen Lorenzi

    Happy Birthday Deeeeee:-)))

    Hope you have a wonderful day !!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Happy birthday!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Chantal McIlveen-Wright

    Happy Birthday Dee!!! and many many happy returns

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Barbara

    You are welcome Dee! Wish you and your two and four legged familiy merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, too. How is Jas? Take care Barbara

    Dec 21, 2010

  • Stephanie Galindo

    Hi Dee, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good luck, good health and happiness. Cheers Stephanie

    Dec 30, 2010

  • Stephanie Galindo


    Thank you for your kind wishes. Greetings Stephanie and the Reds

    Jan 2, 2011

  • Michelle Walsh

    Hi Dee ,

    Well Saffy has a kindred spirit :) Theoden is only happy when he's up high, he climbs every where he goes, sometimes I think he's part Mountain Goat ! The orange belton is lovely too, very similar to the lemon belton or so I'm told. Apparently the pigment/colouring in the nose and eyes is even lighter in the lemon & very little flecking. If you've seen Theoden's photo, he pretty much has flecking on his face & that's it ! the rest is a creamy white & murder to keep clean. I'm hoping to branch out & get an Irish Red puppy...I'm hoping the lads will like him but it won't be for a while yet, fingers crossed all will go well when it happens.

    Happy New Year Dee to you and the 'gang'.

    Jan 2, 2011

  • Gabriella Locskay

    Thanks for nice comment!

    Jan 7, 2011