Thanks Myra. Romeo sends cuddles all the way to OZ in return for your Birthday wishes.

Thank you Myra.

I must admit I have been an observer of the forum for a while. Always such interesting things being discussed.

Have a little more spare time now so I thought I would have a go. I must be having Irish Indeed withdrawals!! 

Hope all your red heads are fit and well.

Cheers

Rhonda

Thanks Myra for your thoughts of comfort

Yes, Kruszynka was very special girl - that kind of dog who has only one owner - she was solely and only mine. Since first seconds of her life...

Hello Myra.

Peter Hennig has started a Summer theme.

Possible to put up a pic of the beach, with or without Irish?

Cheers

Rhonda

Dear Myra,

Thanks for your welcome to this site.  I thought you might be interested to learn that two Australian Irish Setters have just been imported into South Africa by Linda-May Strydom of Sasolburg , namely Cianronninnis Lapis Lazuli  and Highperelle Jazz of Windrose.  It has been many years since we had any Irish with American ancestry as both this dog and bitch have. Mostly our stock is of European importation or descent.

Wherever in the world Irish Setters are imported into SA from they must either be DNA tested or proven inherited clear by virtue of ancestry having DNA tested CLEAR of CLAD and PRA rcd 1 before the Kennel Union of Southern Africa will Register them on the Breed Register.  This ruling was approved some years ago when we began a mass screening using Optigen Lab USA (at great expense)   Fortunately, Inqaba (pronounced Incarba) Biotec Animal Genetic Testing Lab opened in SA and both Australian imports were DNA tested CLEAR of CLAD and PRA rcd 1.  Perhaps this information is of use to the custodians of the records and/or your Australian Canine Governing Body, if so copies of SA KUSA Health Screening Certificates can be provided.

I am pleased to report that with the exception of one breeder who has failed to test, all other Irish in SA are genetically clear of both CLAD and PRA rcd 1.

I'm hopeful that if will not be too long before SA's Inqaba can acquire detailed scientific information regarding LOPRA rcd 4 as to use UK's Animal Health Trust is beyond most SA breeder's pocket with a current exchange rate of between R12.00 and R13.00 to one English pound.  What is the position in Australia regarding this matter?

Await your response with interest

Bridget Simpson

Thanks, Myra! I would really be a major tunnel projet to get to you :-)), C + J xxx

thank you Myra!!! we had a little party with my 3 best friends yesterday already, got a lovely cake as well, home-made choco and chestnut, yum yum!! aaaand lots of pressies ;-)

Hi Myra, Hope you have a great year ahead and all your plans are fulfilled!  Look forward to finally meeting you at Easter!!  cheers, Cheryl

Yes Myra, it's wonderful!

Thanks, Myra! It's always good to be ready when the weather is fine :-)). Are you thinking of flying or tunneling... :-)).

Thank you Myra for your comments on my calendar it was a lovely present

Thank you for the wishes Myra. You were the first one today (I guess its not only due to a time zone :)))))

Alright then! Noice one,Myra! I just knew that you wouldn't let that little soiree go to your head.That's a girl.

Dear Myra,

Many thanks for your Birthday wishes - my brain tells me I'm still in my twenty's. the body an entirely different story!

Much enjoyed viewing your gallery of photos 

Thank you Myra! I just started to make your toys))

Dear Myra,

thank you for the nice comments on the photos!

we have had off and on snow this winter,but we can't complain since this winter was a lot milder then usual;unlike what was happening in Europe this year.

All the best ,enjoy your summer!

Hi Myra

Thanks for your message.

Feel honoured that you have welcomed me on board. 

Although I haven't had an Irish Setter since childhood, have always loved the breed.

Will place a photo of Ruby up shortly.

Rob

Thanks, Myra! I think it is ever so important to use our time for memorable such outings :-). Have a nice time, C & J xxx

Thank you very much. Nice to get good words from the expert.

Thank you so much, Myra, for your nice wishes - we are looking foreward to the next years with Joy and have many plans :-)) - all the best, C & J xxx

Thank you :)

Thank you very much Myra :-) Penny is a sweet little with the most beautiful head ever :-)

Thank you Myra :-)), told it my girls ...........

Thank you somuch Myra - will have to get clicking so that I can post some pics.  We might be in Perth towards the end of this year  - maybe we can meet up?

My Setter story goes back a very long way.  My grandparents bred Setters in the 1940s - I still have pics of them on the farm.  My first one Wendy came from that stock around 1975.  Then a huge gap in which I owned many other breeds, mainly Dachshunds - talk about chalk and cheese!  Then in 2005 we visited the local SPCA (we live between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on the east coast) and there was this beautiful dog who had been brought in to be rehomed.  I will find the story I wrote about him and let you have it.  In 2010 we had to put him down as he had cancer of the lungs - one of the worst days of my life as he was my soul mate.  In November 2011 a breeder dumped 2 Setters , a dog and an old bitch together with 7 beagles into the same SPCA - They then contacted me and asked if I could rehome him.  A very special dog - has been severely abused but we have had him for 6 months now and he is much much better.  We also have a Dachsie bitch whom we rehomed from an elderly couple who were moving into an old age home.  There in a nutshell is my Setter story.  They are simply the best.  Marilyn

Hello Myra

Many thanks on your good wishes for our "Gracie"

Morning Myra Sorry for almost 10 month delay in response. We got our new addition, Freddie, in December. My daughter, Simone Sterrenebrg, has pics of him on her site. His father is an Australian import - from the Cianroninnis line. Regards.

Jaqui

Thanks Myra for your words of comport after Bajka passed away. Yes, she was gifted at making frienship everywhere she was, and at getting in trouble. Blessed girl, wonderful Bajka:-)

Happy Birthday, Myra:-)

Happy Birthday, Myra ! Hope you have a super day with family, friends and of course dogs! :-)

Happy Birthday Myra. Hope you had a noice one!!!

Happy Birthday Myra;o) Enjoy;o)

Happy Birthday Myra! Hope you had a great day!

Happy Birthday Myra, some lovely photos of your dogs, love the black and white one of the two dogs (",)

Happy belated Birthday Myra!!!  very little time on my computer this past week and I missed the day  :-(  hope you had a terrific celebration!!!

it will be Wales :) thank you, hope all goes well - if not, we might end up in australia :) you are welcome to visit us anytime! xxx

Thanks, Myra! 

Niamh has managed to squeeze a week's worth of festivities out of her birthday, whereas I'm trying to pretend mine isn't really happening.  The difference between turning 3 and 37, I guess... LOL

xx

Thank you Myra for your comment!

Thank you Myra. Elaine (my wife) and I can hardly wait. Choosing a name for the little chap has been quite a task. 

I am having to stop myself from telephoning Claire every 10 minutes to find out how the babies are doing. Grace is beautiful - possibly the most beautiful lady I have ever met, but then Stella and Spirit are pretty amazing too. I can't leave out Moet who is most handsome even if he did mug Elaine and me for a kiss :-)  I have just realized - Claire was probably talking to you (my friend in Oz) when I called her to ask about the litter the first time. I now have to find my way around this site and see if I can post some picks of our late beautiful boy Finn. Kind regards Pete

Thanks, Myra! Let's hope you do not have to wait so long for the next installement :-). C & J xxx

Hi Myra, what lovely photos of your lovely dogs (",)

Thanks for your nice comment, Myra! Yes there are still Puffins in England and of course in Scotland and Island - and Irleand :-) - on the 'mainland' you only find them in Norway quite far north. The island of Runde is a three days drive from us, when I do 1000ks on the first day... Have a nice weekend - your puppies are so sweet!! All the best, C & J xxx

Hi Myra

I just love the photo of your dogs just running about....you just cant have too many setters !

As Ive just joined the group I dont really know what to do with it ie gifts?? invite friends??

I just hope Im at least reply to the people who have commented on my photos...here goes!

ps I'd give a gift if I knew what it was!! Oh I see youve judged in Sweden. Ive judged in Finland and although it was outside it was very plesant until it just gradually got colder and colder. In the photographs I just look like Im getting fatter and fatter as I put on more clothes..honest !

Hi Myra

                   Im trying to get the hang of this.Its amazing how many people I actually know!!

Tell me a bit bout yourself. Im intrigued !Send me photo of best dog, best moment that kind of thing...excited !  ps is a gift a good thing to send? what is it?

Thank you Myra! Yes we were thinking of making a print of the latest photo. I will have to think about the settings though (PS and print) to make the best out it. All the best, C & J xxx

Happy Birthday Myra (",)

Hope you had a lovely Birthday Myra.Best wishes,James & Romeo.

Thankyou for your comment Myra on Baileys dad-Bardonhill Ginger Whinger. I wonder have you met him at all in your capacity as a judge?.What is he like.Would love to see him myself ).Tina and Bails x