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18-04-2018, 09:22 AM
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Seeing red this morning

On our wander earlier Nathan and I were over come by red setters, six of them came leaping out of the undergrowth. Elsie wasn't keen and I had to pick Betty up in case they stood on her, but what beauties. Is there any more gorgeous dog than a red setter !

What made us laugh was lady came stumbling out of the trees after them was spitting image of her dogs long flowing red hair thin and angular body. I think our Nathan was rather smitten.

After she regained control amidst many apologies, they executed a well rehearsed escape bid as she opened her car door apparently peace was restored.


Anyone else a setter fan they were spectacular.
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18-04-2018, 09:24 AM
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The are certainly very beautiful dogs - but inclined to be eccentric!
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18-04-2018, 09:28 AM
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Absolute energy too they seemed to leap more than run and were so full of shear fun.
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18-04-2018, 09:35 AM
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My ancient aunt used to let me take her Red Setter for walkies on a Saturday afternoon. Affectionate with high spirits.
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18-04-2018, 09:59 AM
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They used to be a popular dog round here once, but haven't seen one for years now Julie. The English Setters seem even rarer now.
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18-04-2018, 10:17 AM
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I think that's why we were so amazed mups haven't really seen any for years. Sad really they are such beautiful dogs.
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18-04-2018, 10:20 AM
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A coincidence that the owner resembled the dogs....probably not. Must have been quite a sight.
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18-04-2018, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
On our wander earlier Nathan and I were over come by red setters, six of them came leaping out of the undergrowth. Elsie wasn't keen and I had to pick Betty up in case they stood on her, but what beauties. Is there any more gorgeous dog than a red setter !

What made us laugh was lady came stumbling out of the trees after them was spitting image of her dogs long flowing red hair thin and angular body. I think our Nathan was rather smitten.

After she regained control amidst many apologies, they executed a well rehearsed escape bid as she opened her car door apparently peace was restored.


Anyone else a setter fan they were spectacular.
I found one running up the middle of our road, managed to get her to come to me, she was little more than a pup. A lady I know had two, so I rang her & asked if she knew who's dog it was, she said it sounded like one that lived not far from her, so I found a lead & took the dog round to the house she'd said. A very harassed young woman answered the door, said yes that's mine, grabbed the dog by the collar, took off the lead & handed it back, pulled the dog inside & shut the door, no chat, no thanks, nowt. To say I was gobsmacked is an understatement. I just walked away, but I would have loved to have had words with that woman.
The dog was lovely, friendly & affectionate. Rang my friend again to tell her. She said she wasn't surprised at my reception & the woman should never have taken on a dog like that, too much for her. I never did find out what happened after.
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18-04-2018, 12:26 PM
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It's sad when people take on dogs they should never have and rudeness can never be excused.

I do wonder who the breeder was though as often some don't ask the right questions IMO
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18-04-2018, 02:46 PM
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I agree, Julie, she was a lovely dog too. I bet she had her re-homed, she obviously didn't really want the dog.
 
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