In my family we always had dogs (mainly german shepherd crosses). But I have never thought that I will be doing so many things with pedigree dogs. Everything began during holidays on lakes. I met Ruda - red irish girl - beautiful, friendly, polite, quiet and not barking at other dogs running along the fances what is typical for german shepherds and what I hate all my heart. I was delighted with Ruda's character.
A month later I had my own little irish girl - Bajka (On the Sunny Side of the Street z Arislandu). I admired her character even more. For me she still is a perfect setter. First of all beautiful, with so balanced character and an addition of so wonderful madness as only setters have:-)
Without any plans, slowly, life showed me next steps - first shows, field trials, dogotherapy, puppies (only once). That was the beginning of my kennel - Bajkowe Rudzielce (2000). I kept two Bajka's children: Kruszyna and Pielgrzym. Life with three setters is crazy but it is worth every effort.
I lost Pielgrzym in 2007 because of babeshia. Since autumn 2011 I have new little girl - Kasia of McBirdy;-). I thought I will be much longer with my three girls but soon enexpectedly I lost Kruszyna. And last spring I had to say goodbye my almost 15 yo Bajka.
So now I am again with one little red girl.
Thanks for getting back to me. I will get your girls added as soon as possible.
I have just read your blog about Kruszyna and am sorry to hear that she has been so ill. I have also had a dog that has had bloat, so I know how worrying it is. I hope that she is now well on the way to recovery.
Not to worry, people get busy & have things going on in their lives. I can totally understand so please don't worry about it. Sadly Lego's saga isn't over yet & he has to go to a vet hospital in Cork. The specialist wants to have a look what's going on inside his shoulder, just waiting on an appointment...so keep your fingers crossed !
Hi Anna ! Thanks for your comments on Lego's photos...he pretty much looks like that most of the time...he doesn't seem to have the traditional silky smooth setter hair :) But I love him anyway.
Dear Anna and Happy Birthday to you yesterday, life has changed a lot since last year, have separated with my husband, life has been up and down, but I am happy now....only two of my dogs are living with me now, Charlie and Alma, haven´t got time or energi to go to dogshows and so on....I have been missing you too, you are a very kind and nice person Anna, like you a lot, I will be back soon I promise kisses and huggies from me and my doggies:-)
HI Anna ! many thanks for your well wishes for Legolas :) he's doing very well at the moment...still lame but healing up bit by bit each day, all his stitches are out & even his hair is making a re-appearance :)
Hi Anna ! by re-appearance...of his hair, I meant that all the area they had to shave off in preparation for the operation is starting to grow back again, still short and stubbly but getting there day by day and he will eventually look the same again some day :)
Thank you, Anna! More parts will follow :-)) - thanks also for the Tatras photo - is it true, that you can not take a dog with there? All the best, Cornelia
Sorry, Anna, but I do not agree, that you can not take your dog with - the dogs are most of the time not the problem, but the many people are - the National Parks in Germany and Italy are as crowded btw. and dogs are no prob. Sadly the Swiss National Park is closed for dogs as well - probably because of the many deer and other animals. I do not agree as well: Joy is better behaved and creates less disturbance than many of the loud mouthed people trampling through the park - I think the daily number of people should be limited, if anything... Have a nice week, Cornelia
Legolas is doing a lot better thanks very much, he's still a bit lame & I'm not sure this will ever go away but he's not in pain & he's able to carry on with life thankfully, we just have to go on shorter walks :)
Mt little red is not so little any more :) Rohan is 8 months old now & already taller than Legolas, if he gets any bigger I'll be looking for a saddle !!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas ~ Michelle & the boys
oh Zilou doesn't mind :))) and pointer is just a guest, she will move to her dad to the UK next year. she is a sweetie, i am sure we all will miss her a LOT!
Thank you for your comment. If you go to gwendariff irish setters website you will see more photos of bentley when he was in the show ring never quite lived by to his dad reputation.
Thanks, Anna! Down here it's +something as well, raining, muddy and windy!! It was nice to get some sunshine for a few days and we were very lucky, for it was fine just for those few days :-)). Happy New Year, Cornelia
Hi Ania! Please excuse my late reply. I am glad to read that you and yours are well. Thank you, Tiny and I are fine - just too much work ;-) All the best. Barbara
Michelle Walsh
Hi Anna !
Thanks for the comment ! It's a great idea..maybe they could get paid & earn their keep :)
~Michelle
Jan 26, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Your welcome Anna ! :0
Yep I'll have to send off their c.v's to customs & see how they get on :)
Do dogs pay income tax ? teehee !
~Michelle & the 'sniffers'
Jan 27, 2011
Michelle Webster
Hi Anna,
Thanks for getting back to me. I will get your girls added as soon as possible.
I have just read your blog about Kruszyna and am sorry to hear that she has been so ill. I have also had a dog that has had bloat, so I know how worrying it is. I hope that she is now well on the way to recovery.
Best wishes,
Michelle
Jan 28, 2011
Michelle Webster
PSOTA KRUSZYNA BAJKOWE RUDZIELCE
Is this Kruszyna's full kennel name?
Best wishes,
Michelle
Jan 28, 2011
Michelle Walsh
HI Anna !
Not to worry, people get busy & have things going on in their lives. I can totally understand so please don't worry about it. Sadly Lego's saga isn't over yet & he has to go to a vet hospital in Cork. The specialist wants to have a look what's going on inside his shoulder, just waiting on an appointment...so keep your fingers crossed !
Feb 19, 2011
Barbara
Feb 25, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Mar 20, 2011
Kay Donnelly
Anna,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on the photo of my boy Travis!!
Kay
Mar 20, 2011
Peter Hennig
Mar 21, 2011
Cornelia
Mar 27, 2011
Chantal McIlveen-Wright
Mar 27, 2011
Carmel Murphy
Mar 27, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Mar 27, 2011
Kristina Brannlund Westin
Mar 28, 2011
Charlotte Godart - Riverwood
May 18, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Hi Anna ! Many thanks for your comments on Lego's latest hair adventures :)
Seeing it in 3-D everyday always makes me laugh...it's only fair to share the fun & I'm sure Lego doesn't mind. Long live the 'Hair' !! ~Take care
May 26, 2011
Agnieszka Rola
Z lekkim opóźnieniem, ale bardzo dziękuję za życzenia na urodzinki :)
Pozdrowienia dla Ciebie i rudej watahy!
Jun 2, 2011
Marjolein Bogaard
Thank you Anna for the lovely comment on Kill Bill's first birthday! He really had a great day and is looking forward to the next one!!
Best regards, Marjolein
Jul 22, 2011
Michelle Walsh
HI Anna ! many thanks for your well wishes for Legolas :) he's doing very well at the moment...still lame but healing up bit by bit each day, all his stitches are out & even his hair is making a re-appearance :)
~Thanks again...Michelle & Legolas
Aug 23, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Aug 25, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Aug 25, 2011
Doris, Senta and Iris
Loved cruising through your page!
All the best from Doris,Senta and Iris from Canada!
Sep 10, 2011
Cornelia
Sep 11, 2011
Doris, Senta and Iris
Hello Anna,
thank you for your friendship!
It is very nice indeed to live around horses and Setters.I enjoy every day of it!
Regards,
Doris,Senta,Iris and horses Pegasus and Sarah
Sep 11, 2011
Cornelia
Sorry, Anna, but I do not agree, that you can not take your dog with - the dogs are most of the time not the problem, but the many people are - the National Parks in Germany and Italy are as crowded btw. and dogs are no prob. Sadly the Swiss National Park is closed for dogs as well - probably because of the many deer and other animals. I do not agree as well: Joy is better behaved and creates less disturbance than many of the loud mouthed people trampling through the park - I think the daily number of people should be limited, if anything... Have a nice week, Cornelia
Sep 12, 2011
Catherine-Marie & Tiffany
Hi Anna
thank you for your very kind words about our baby, she is truly special to us, and also thank you for commenting on my patio ornaments...
By the way we love the pictures of your lovely setters also you must be so proud of them.
kind regards
Catherine-Marie, William and "cream loving" Tiffany
Sep 21, 2011
Sandra Zivanovic
Thank You Anna
Oct 14, 2011
Carmel Murphy
Thanks Anna;o) Having a lovely Birthday;o))
Nov 9, 2011
Marzenna Barczentewicz-Kus
Dziękuje za miłe słowa dla mojego seniora "Rudolfa" Pieszczot, mam nadzieje, mu nie brakuje. Bardzo szybko odchodzą, więc trzeba się spieszyć.
Przykro mi z powodu Kruszynki. To straszna i nieuchronna część życia.
Dec 5, 2011
James Doran
Hi Anna, Romeo sends cuddles in return for your Birthday wishes. Sincere regards.
Dec 5, 2011
Laura Kolbach
not to forget Zilou!!! :-)))
Dec 9, 2011
Michelle Walsh
Hi Anna !
Legolas is doing a lot better thanks very much, he's still a bit lame & I'm not sure this will ever go away but he's not in pain & he's able to carry on with life thankfully, we just have to go on shorter walks :)
Mt little red is not so little any more :) Rohan is 8 months old now & already taller than Legolas, if he gets any bigger I'll be looking for a saddle !!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas ~ Michelle & the boys
Dec 10, 2011
Laura Kolbach
oh Zilou doesn't mind :))) and pointer is just a guest, she will move to her dad to the UK next year. she is a sweetie, i am sure we all will miss her a LOT!
Dec 11, 2011
alison lennon
Thank you for your comment. If you go to gwendariff irish setters website you will see more photos of bentley when he was in the show ring never quite lived by to his dad reputation.
Dec 14, 2011
alison lennon
Thanks anna for your comments. I love your photos all the dogs look like they are having lots of fun. Just what a dogs life is all about.
Merry christmas
Dec 16, 2011
Finding_Beau
Dear Anna, Thank you for being with Rose. xxxxx
Dec 18, 2011
Laura Kolbach
thank you Anna. the best presenst are the dogs anyway :-))) okay, the chocolate-chestnut cake was delicious as well ;-)))
Dec 30, 2011
Cornelia
Thanks, Anna! Down here it's +something as well, raining, muddy and windy!! It was nice to get some sunshine for a few days and we were very lucky, for it was fine just for those few days :-)). Happy New Year, Cornelia
Jan 6, 2012
alison lennon
Hi Anna Thanks for your comment on Bentley. I have been so busy over the last few weeks raising money for animals that are not as lucky as ours.
Love your photos.
Jan 8, 2012
martina mckeag
Thank you Anna for the comment on my calendar
Jan 8, 2012
martina mckeag
Hi Anna thank you for the friends invite happy to be your ES friend your dogs and photos are all beautiful
Jan 28, 2012
Cornelia
Thanks, Anna - I did not even realize that Joy has a natural triangular ruff :-)) - I should trim her ears though... All the best, C & J xxx
Feb 3, 2012
Barbara
Thank you very much for your lovely Birthdaywishes Ania!
Feb 3, 2012
Carol Ann Evanetz
Thank you for the birthday wishes Anna, appreciate them.
Feb 13, 2012
Zdenka Badlikova
Hi Anna, thanks for comment I browsing your pictures now and your setter are gorgeous - like them a lot specialy puppy x
Feb 16, 2012
Barbara
Hi Anna! Thank you for your comment on my Photo! Hope you and the doggies are well?!
Feb 21, 2012
martina mckeag
Thank you Anna for your comments on Sophie
Feb 24, 2012
Barbara
Hi Ania! Please excuse my late reply. I am glad to read that you and yours are well. Thank you, Tiny and I are fine - just too much work ;-) All the best. Barbara
Mar 12, 2012
martina mckeag
Hi Anna thank you for Sophie's Birthday wish
Mar 12, 2012
Barbara
Happy Birthday Ania! Wish you a great day!
Mar 27, 2012