Red headed beauties

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Tatianna (In- Loving- Memory)

Did someone- say...walk?

Barked: Wed Apr 19, '06 11:02am PST


	Greetings my furry friends! If you have an Irish Setter, you know what joy they can bring to your life every day. How did you discover your love for the red headed beauties? Cheers, Tatianna

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Braveheart

I'm not- Scottish...- Promie! >.> <.<

Barked: Thu Apr 20, '06 6:11pm PST


	Ah, this is an easy question for me. ^^ Well, I'm an Ireland native myself, as is every single member of my family- there's no mixed blood there whatsoever, though that might change if things keep going the way they our with my sister and her Italian beau. -giggle- My mother's family raised Irish Setters for decades and so I grew up around them ever since I could see and tot about like the curious lass I was. The loss of Genevierve, Braveheart's mother, was heavy on my entire family but she left a good lad behind. When I started learning more about the breed when I was in my later child years (8-12), I became fascinated with their history. People often ask me why I chose a Scottish name for such an obviously Irish dog. I just tell them, "Braveheart was a real hero- so is my dog. He lives on for his mum as a true hunter. Plus- he's braver than any bloody Scot." Over here, that usually sends up a cheer so...yeah. xD Anyhow, that's my story.

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Shamus

Shamus - get the- spider....

Barked: Thu Apr 20, '06 6:55pm PST


	I got my red head because the guy I was dating had one. My Shamus was handsome. Mahogany and the box face. Would love to have another one - but I have been unable to find one that color. We have several breeders here in northern Ohio but the setters are more orange than red and one breeder has major hip displysia (spelled wrong) in the line. I did find the mahogany in a breeder from Akron, but somewhere down the line was epilepsy and she quit breeding. Shamus was my buddy for 13 years. There are some stories from him. Now Roscoe that I have now - well his personality is alot like Shamus - but not. Corine Corine

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Tatianna (In- Loving- Memory)

Did someone- say...walk?

Barked: Thu Apr 20, '06 7:01pm PST


	Wow, that's a great story, Braveheart! You're the namesake for quite a great hero in Scottish history...William Wallace -- a Scottish rebel who lead an uprising to fight for his country's freedom from English rule around the end of the 13th century. If you're just a bit as brave as he was, then you must be a great dog! If you're interested in learning more about Wallace you can ask your human to help you check this site out: http://www.highlanderweb.co.uk/wallace/ My name isn't Irish either. I think it is Russian, but it sounds dignified...it seems to suit me, and that matters to me. Anyways, have a taste of Guinness on me, Braveheart. Cheers, Tatianna

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Tatianna (In- Loving- Memory)

Did someone- say...walk?

Barked: Thu Apr 20, '06 7:11pm PST


	Hi Corine, Shamus was a good looking pup indeed. Glad you found Rosco. You're right -- it can be difficult to find a responsible breeder that has carefully screened their dogs for genetic diseases, but it sure is worth it. Hip dysplasia can really shorten the life of a young dog, and can also appear later in life (and cause serious pain). Good for you for doing your homework to find a healthy Irish Setter. Cheers! Tatianna's human Edited by author Thu Apr 20, '06 7:13pm PST

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Laska

Loves everyone- (iffy about the- cat)

Barked: Fri Apr 21, '06 2:38am PST


	I've always like the way that Irish Setters looked. Growing up, my Aunt and Uncle had an Irish Setter/ German Shepherd Cross- and now I know he had the Setter personality. He was so loyal, free-spirited, friendly, (and good-looking). I thought he was a great dog, and if I could have anything similar to that I would be lucky. So the day came when it was time for me to get my first dog, and I wanted nothing but an Irish Setter. All of the others were just "dogs" (no offence). My husband and I used our wedding gift money to get her, and what a deal she was- considering I would give the moon to keep her with me always if I could. Laska is everything that I hoped for, and so much more. She is such a good dog. I hope that explains why I love Irish Setters so much. Somehow, I don't think it does. I just love them- their loving eyes, their good hearts.

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Tatianna (In- Loving- Memory)

Did someone- say...walk?

Barked: Sat Apr 22, '06 1:28am PST


	Hello Laska's human, I really can appreciate your devotion to the breed, and how much you'd fight to keep your sweet pup. My family has dealt with it all...pet care to emergency surgery. Even in the most trying times we made sacrifices to keep our special dogs. The word for "dog" in Hebrew is "Kel-lev"....which is very close to "Kol-laive" which translates to "all heart." And Tatianna is truly a member of the family -- not just a pet. Her beautiful spirit is at the heart of our family...as Laska is to yours. Take care, Tatianna's sibling

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Blue

I am SO- EXCITED!!!!

Barked: Mon Apr 24, '06 8:41am PST


	I have lived with an Irish Setter my entire life and to me there is no better breed! True, they are a handful but they are so incredibly sweet and loving, they just warm my heart in a way that I don't think another breed could. My first Irish Setter was Ar'Jay. He was such a gentle dog, always watching over his people. My mom tells me how she used to walk with him in the woods and he would never go more than 20 yds away and he would always looks back to make sure she was ok. Once he tried to chase a bull and another time he found $20 and my parents went out for a steak dinner (it was the 70's). Ar'Jay died on the 4th of July when I was 8 years old. He hated loud noises and hid in the bathtub during thunderstorms and fireworks. That night he got so upset his stomach twisted up and he left our lives, but not our hearts. My 2nd Irish Setter was Triton. I named him after the King in the Little Mermaid. How appropriate that was. He was the most regal dog I have ever met. He loved to run. We sadly had to keep him tied up in the backyard most of the time because he jumped every fence we built, no matter how tall it was. Our tallest attempt was close to 6 feet and he still managed to get over it. He loved to escape and run around the lake and woods behind our house. He always came back of course! Triton died in the late fall of 2004 of a massive tumor around his spinal cord. His little sister, a golden retriever named Liza, was never the same and followed him the next October. My favorite memory of Triton was how every time you said his name, his tail would start wagging, even if he was asleep. Now we have Blue, who you can read about on his page. I love him so much! I live about 20 minutes from my parent's house and I go there to see him almost every day. I haven't seen him since Wednesday (today is Monday) and I am going crazy because I miss him so much. He exemplifies everything about an Irish Setter: an unequivocal love of life, utter excitement about being with his people and doggy friends, endless energy and wanting to run and run and run and run!

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Kramer

Happiness is- having the love- of a dog

Barked: Thu May 29, '08 4:08am PST


	Mom Stumbled on My breed by accident...I was a shelter dog with a lot problems...Mom and Dad came looking for a new friend and found me sitting on a cold concrete floor with hardly any fur cause of my skin allergies...Mom felt so bad for me that she took me home... They were a little concerned at first cause of the medical bills, but know they same I am worth every penny...