Before Bettas... This Is What I Bred ...

[RCA]

This picture was taken by Derek Whitehouse Photography.  I got a call from Derek stating he needed some pictures for Crufts Dog Show and knew my dogs would be well behaved and could he take some photos?  I met him on a field the next day, which was a typical foggy morning at that time of year.  The sun broke for a split second as I said "see you", and walked away from the dogs, he then got this lovely shot.  When I walked into Crufts that year there was a huge poster before me, of my delightful, Whizz and Holly.  Sadly, they have now passed away, but were a major part of my life.
 

 
 
 
COPYRIGHT: Please do not copy this image, prints used to be available from the photographer, who was kind enough to give me a 3ft copy of the print which was done like a painting effect.  I have added his name across the image, which I hope does not detract too much from your viewing pleasure.

 

[TallTree01]

Wow, they're very red...

 

[Ny82]

That's a great pic. I love Irish setters. They look so graceful!

 

[Shelster]

Lovely dogs

 

[Mamashack]

They are gorgeous RCA - what a beautiful picture of your red setters!

 

[RCA]

Thanks everyone for your comments, they were a pleasure to own.
 

That's a great pic. I love Irish setters. They look so graceful!

They are indeed a very graceful breed, although the breed has changed a lot since I had mine.
 
 
Let me know if you want to see any other pictures of them, in more natural poses?

 

[Ny82]

You can say that about many breeds unfortunately. Like the nutter who thought the curved spine on a german shepherd looks good. Whoever decided that needs shot, they look hideous now. 
 
I would love to see more pics, you could do it as a tribute to them

 

[RCA]

My main objective is always health and temperament over anything else, but as you can see I managed to breed good lookers too, or so I think

 
More pictures, oh so many to choose from ...
 

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Whizz going grey gracefully​

 

[SmokedPaprika]

They're stunning, RCA.  I'd love to see more pictures

 

[PrairieSunflower]

I love Irish Setters. I see one from time to time in the park when I am walking... such a beautiful dog full off joy... but the one I see is like a leaf blowing in the wind with now brains!  LOL  You can't help but love him.

 

[RCA]

I love Irish Setters. I see one from time to time in the park when I am walking... such a beautiful dog full off joy... but the one I see is like a leaf blowing in the wind with no brains!  LOL  You can't help but love him.

I love your words "like a leaf blowing in the wind".  That is certainly the attraction of them, their zest for life, however, like most animals it is a case of understanding what makes them tick and then working with that.  I found in fact mine were very intelligent it is often the human who is not 

, they taught me a lot.
 
 

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Whizz in the sunset​

 

[Meeresstille]

Oh, how beautiful, RCA! Their coats look so healthy and well taken care of! And they look confident, they knew they are loved!  

 

[RCA]

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Great stuff. One of my all- time favorite books as a child was Big Red. The top picture one on the left reminds me of how I always pictured Red. Thanks for sharing.