Hi Geoff,

I spoke to my father-in-law, and gathered the pedigree information for the mother (REDFIRE KELLY ROSE) of our first Red Bramble pup(RAMBLIN' REDFIRE MURPHY). The sire was your Dad's REDBRAMBLE PIP of LURGAVON. Kelly's parents were PAIRK-NU-GLOS(sp) "The Red Fire"- sire and ROSAKEARA ROSIE "KERRY"-dam. The pedigree goes back 5 generations. You may already have all of this information from your Dads records. If not, and you would like it, let me know.

I also have the pedigree information for Kelly's mother - Kerry, going back 4 generations. Her sire was ARDBRACCAN ARISTOCRAT who was a show champion several times. Kerry's story is interesting in that she came over to the states from Ireland - pregnant.. I have a newspaper clipping from the Port Jefferson Record featuring her story. She was bought by John Sullivan of NY from Kate Bride of Wexford, Ireland. The article says that to ship a pregnant dog was unusual and may not have been done before.

Even in the 23 year old black and white newspaper photo of Kerry and her pups, she looks beautiful... I'll scan it and post it - it's pretty interesting.

From Kelly's first litter 11/15/94 (sire Pip), there were six pups. We got Murphy - the only male. Your Dad kept a female - I believe her name was Estella... I do have names and addresses (no phone #'s) of the remaining 4 pups owners, but that information would be 20 years old now.

Kelly's second litter 11/8/95(sire RedBramble Barkis is Willing) produced 5 pups. The litter record I have shows 3 males and 2 females. My father-in-law kept 1 male and 1 female. We got that female (Killian). It says your Dad took a male, but I don't know it's name. That would leave 2 other owners whose names and addresses may be useful.

I could be talked into another pup... :)

Regards

-Gary

Hi Geoff

My name is Mike Hazen I was checking on your quest.

I made the trip to Long Island was able to see all your dads work.

I have one of your father's Setters with all her  paperwork.

Her name is Abbygail just turned 12 years old.

Her Dad was Lord Minimus (Poppy) her mother was Minnie Star (Minnie)

Abby was one of four pups.

Are you still looking to carry one your dads work?

Thanks Mike

Sorry for no updates but my autistic son's life aging into adulthood has been difficult but now in a very positive place.  I did get one from Dad's bloodlines and he is a great dog but a couch potato who prefers swims using a raft! Spoiled Yes. I hope someone is keeping Dad's love growing but I realized I couldn't!

Happy Holidays!