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DOWNGRADING OF PHOTOS

I know that I may upset one or two people or there may be a few who will think that I have no right to place a blog such as this. However, during the last few months in particular there seems to be trend where certain members are deliberately down grading the ratings on certain dogs. When I first joined this site it was a wonderful place where true Irish Setter lovers exchanged words of advice, encouragement and congratulations with each other, exhibitors and pet owners alike.

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Added by JOANNE on September 8, 2010 at 11:57pm — 14 Comments

WE ARE 3 WEEKS OLD ALREADY

How time really does fly. NZ CH Amhurst Borrowed Heaven (Kerry) and Coppers Midsummer Magic (Eamonn) babies are already 3 weeks old. They are so cute and

very spoiled and loved members of the family. As you will see in the photo, their aunty Tara (NZ CH Solasdas Copper Ruse), had to keep an eye on her sister Kerry just to make sure she is doing things properly. It made Tara's day when little pink girl crawled over to her and fell asleep…

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Added by JOANNE on August 28, 2010 at 9:30pm — 7 Comments

YOO HOO WE HAVE ARRIVED

Kerry (NZ CH Amhurst Borrowed Heaven) and Eamonn (Coppers Midsummer Magic) are very proud to introduce their young family, three cute little boys and two sweet little girls born 8 August 2010. We are all very excited to have these five rather special gems here with us at Briongloid. Thanks very much to Myra and Sharyn Latchford for your advice and help throughout…

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Added by JOANNE on August 14, 2010 at 2:57am — 15 Comments

COPPERS MIDSUMMER MAGIC & NZ CH AMHURST BORROWED HEAVEN

We are delighted to announce that Kerry (NZ CH Amhurst Borrowed Heaven) has been confirmed in whelp to Eamonn (Coppers Midsummer Magic) with puppies due mid August. Thanks so much to Myra (AMHURST) and Camilla (COPPER KENNEL) for allowing this lovely girl and boy to come to New Zealand.…

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Added by JOANNE on July 9, 2010 at 10:11pm — 8 Comments

LOOK WHO'S ONE YEAR OLD (Happy birthday Coppers Midsummer Magic)

My word how quickly this first year has flown and already Eamonn is one year old. Thankyou so much Camilla for sending this young rascal so far, he most certainly is a much loved member of the family. To celebrate all his canine friends and human's too indulged in a super meal of MEATBALLS :), boiled vegetables and gravy followed by a special cake for a very special little man. We love you to bits Eamonn (even though you have destroyed my mini vegetable ornament collection :( and please stop…

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Added by JOANNE on June 20, 2010 at 1:29am — 6 Comments

HERE WE ARE AT 5.5 WEEKS

Well how time has flown and Fleur's and Morgans' young sons are already 5.5 weeks old. Both Farquar and Crawford did very well for their first time on the grooming table and stacked quite well.

Added by JOANNE on June 20, 2010 at 1:16am — 1 Comment

HERE WE ARE AT 2.5 WEEKS OLD

Fleur's (Triseter Celtic Fleur) and Morgan's (Weblyn Mr Moran) two young sons are doing very well and are already 2.5 weeks old. They are our first home bred litter of Gordon Setters here at Briongloid Kennels. As you can tell from the photos their mums owner, James, ensures that his young recruits have enough toys to keep them happy and warm. Young Crawford and Farquar are very spoilt puppies indeed.…

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Added by JOANNE on May 28, 2010 at 10:44pm — 5 Comments

OUR FIRST HOME BRED GORDON SETTER LITTER HAS ARRIVED

Fleur ( NZ CH TRISETER CELTIC FLEUR) has had her babies, two boys, on 12 May 2010 to Morgan (CH WEBLYN MR MORAN). These babies are our first home bred litter of Gordon Setters and we would like to thank the Gordon Setter breeders here on ES as well as Esther from the Triseter Kennels in Australia and Raewyn from the Weblyn kennels here in NZ for their advice… Continue

Added by JOANNE on May 15, 2010 at 12:00am — 12 Comments

COPPERS MIDSUMMER MAGIC

Eamonn had a terrific day of showing at Tokoroa Kennel Association under Linda Strongman from New Zealand. The little guy was awarded reserve best dog, reserve of breed and best puppy in the gundog group. His three house mates Tara ( Solasdas Copper Ruse) was awarded the bitch challenge and Intermediate of breed,Nuela (Marindallas Nuela) reserve bitch challenge and junior of breed and Kerry (Amhurst Borrowed Heaven) open of breed. Another good day of showing was followed on Sunday under Sue…

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Added by JOANNE on February 22, 2010 at 1:52am — 10 Comments

The Birthday Girls TARA, KERRY & FLEUR wish everyone a Happy & Healthy 2010.

December was a very busy month for birthdays with Tara turning 2 years old on 17th, Kerry 3 years old on the 26th and Fleur 2 years old on the 31st. Along with wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR we would also like to thank everyone on ES for their fantastic support during the past year it has been very much appreciated. Here's hoping for another successful year in 2010 and the best of luck to our setter friends around the world may 2010 be a prosperous year for you all.



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Added by JOANNE on December 31, 2009 at 1:41am — 3 Comments

Coppers Midsummer Magic & Marindallas Nuela win Baby Puppy & Puppy In Show

Little Coppers Midsummer Magic (Eamonn) and Marindallas Nuela (Nuela) did us very proud by winning Best Baby Puppy and Best Puppy in show at East Coast Gundog Club. The judge was Rhys Dwyer, an Irish Setter Specialist from New Zealand. The little ones showed very well and were each awarded with the reserve dog and bitch challenge on their way to their in show wins. Sadly the photos are not the best as it had been a long day of showing and they were… Continue

Added by JOANNE on December 6, 2009 at 2:39am — 8 Comments

COPPERS MIDSUMMER MAGIC MAKES HIS DEBUT

Little Eamonn had his first show at the weekend. After the long journey the little guy still had his tail wagging and thoroughly enjoyed his day out. After socialising and getting lots of cuddles from various people as he skipped around the show ground it was time for some fun showing.The first surprise of the day was Eamonn winning best dog, although too young to be awarded the challenge the judge from New Zealand placed him first. House mate Tara (… Continue

Added by JOANNE on November 8, 2009 at 2:00am — 10 Comments

NZ CH AMHURST BORROWED HEAVEN WINS RESERVE IN SHOW AT THE NEW ZEALAND IRISH SETTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2009

Saturday 31st October is a date all the family will remember. After a long trip south to Taupo with 4 Irish for the champ show we were all excited as our new baby Eamonn (Coppers Midsummer Magic) was due to arrive into Auckland later that evening. However, we managed to concentrate on the job in hand and are delighted to say that our lovely girl Kerry ( Amhurst Borrowed Heaven) did the whole kennel proud by winning the bitch CC, intermediate in show… Continue

Added by JOANNE on November 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — 10 Comments

NEW ZEALAND WELCOMES COPPERS MIDSUMMER MAGIC ( Dubliner Tiger Woods & Coppers Magical Bubble)

We are delighted to announce that Eamonn has completed his very long trip and is now safe and sound with us here in New Zealand. We are very grateful to Camilla for allowing this lovely boy to come so far to us and we are sure the future is looking bright thanks to his arrival. I know it was hard for you to say goodbye to him Camilla, but rest assured he will be very well loved. Thanks once again.… Continue

Added by JOANNE on October 31, 2009 at 6:54am — 17 Comments

NZ CH AMHURST BORROWED HEAVEN ( Aust Ch Coppers Prins Trollmane & Amhurst Moonlinneh)

The labour weekend shows in Auckland, New Zealand hosted a superb line up of international judges from the UK, Ireland, Canada and the USA. The gundog group being judged by Mr and Mrs Hollings from the UK. We are delighted to report that Kerry has a super day of showing under Mr Stephen Hollings being rewarded with the bitch challenge and reserve of breed. A super day of showing was completed when he awarded her best intermediate in the gundog group.… Continue

Added by JOANNE on October 27, 2009 at 2:00am — 24 Comments

The Kiwi Redheads have fun at Huntly and District Kennel Association

Despite the wind and rain Tara (Solasdas copper Ruse) and Nuela (Marindallas Nuela) had a good day by winning (Tara) reserve of the gundog group and junior of group and (Nuela) puppy of group under Alan Stretton from NZ. It was a long day and as you can tell by the photos, Nuela, had enough and decided to play mum… Continue

Added by JOANNE on July 19, 2009 at 1:02am — 6 Comments

WELCOME MARINDALLAS NUELA

Nuela comes to us from the Marindallas Kennels of Don and Leslie Emms, Christchurch here in New Zealand. Her dam is a lovely bitch boasting Wendover lines and her sire is a UK import namley Kirkavagh Priola At Marindallas. Nuela is already very much part of the family, a little girl with attitude and fun to own. Even though very much a baby still we have high hopes for Nuela in the future. She is pictured here at her first show and even though just a… Continue

Added by JOANNE on April 18, 2009 at 2:59pm — 13 Comments

NZ CH SILMANHURST ADOLPHUS (Aka Danny, Jo's best friend)

I am thrilled to say that the love of my life gained his champion title on Sunday at the NZKC Championship show in Auckland. The judge was Mr Graham Saltiel from New Zealand. Danny was my introduction to the breed and despite being a very English line looking boy we persisted and our work has paid off for us. Thankfully we have had some wonderful judges this year such as Rui Oliveira, Anna Spanswick and… Continue

Added by JOANNE on March 25, 2009 at 2:30am — 11 Comments

NZ CH Amhurst Borrowed Heaven and sister Solasdas Copper Ruse win Puppy and Junior of 2008 at the New Zealand Irish Setter Club Awards

Much to our delight NZ CH Amhurst Borrowed Heaven (Kerry) and Solasdas Copper Ruse (Tara) have won puppy and junior of 2008 at the New Zealand Irish Setter Club awards. After a busy year and strong competition from predominately American line dogs the two Swedish /Australian line girls managed to hold their own. A super day of showing under Rui Oliveira was crowned… Continue

Added by JOANNE on February 15, 2009 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments

Aust CH Copper's Prins Trollmane's daughters win the bitch challenges at Hibiscus Coast KA

The alarm clock went off at 5.00 am on sat 31st Jan 09. The temperature was already hot outside so I thought " Dog show no way". My youngest son bounded into the bedroom " come on mum get up or we'll be late for the show". I am so thankful he did. The judge was Kate Keely from New South Wales and we certainly had a day to… Continue

Added by JOANNE on February 2, 2009 at 12:00am — 17 Comments

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