"Ian" is from the Touchstone "Chills" litter whelped on January 28, 2000.
We call him our "practice dog". We went to conformation classes, entered Puppy Matches, did a few shows and now,
we continue to make attempts at learning to groom. This past spring, Ian passed his ATTS, and just recieved
his CGC. "Ian" also graduated from his Basic Obedience Class. He is having fun getting his turn to have "mom"
time and to be active. He is much easier to work with now than when he was as a young dog.
"Peter" is a repeat breeding of the "Chills" litter, from the Touchstone "Ice" litter, whelped
June 8, 2001. Peter had a great show career, winning many Sweeps and best opposite in Sweeps ribbons, along
with a Best Puppy and placing second in his 12 -18 mos. sweeps class at the ISCA National in Kentucky. He finished
by the age of 21 months with 3 consecutive majors , one being at the Kentuckiana Specialty. Peter sat out for awhile,
then gave the breed ring a whirl. After two weekends and one BOB win, we decided to not take him in the conformation
ring any longer. It was something he did not enjoy. "Peter" received his CGC this past summer. He and I have been learning
Rally together. He loves to be with me and and he loves going to rally class. We entered our first rally
trials Sept. 28 & 29, 2007 and I am thrilled that in our first two attempts, have our first two legs!!
***UPDATE*** At our third trial,Oct 14, 2007, "Peter" has completed his Novice Rally
Title, which includes a 4th placement!! Peter is OFA good and PRA clear.
Peter & Ian are out of CH Courtwood's Inn Keeper ROM x Touchstone's Wild as the Wind ROM.
"Callie" is from the Stoneypoint "Break" litter, whelped July 5, 2003. We drove to Illinois
to bring her home on her 4 month birthday. While we worried if three Irish Setters were too many, once
we saw her, we fell in love with her! She made herself at home immediately and her and Peter are best buddies. She is
a very happy and pleasant little girl..never a crabby moment! She has the sweetest temperament and personality. We
hired Coleen McGee to take Callie in the ring. We did shows occasionally, enjoying every moment..savoring
the memories. Callie placed in both regular and sweeps classes at the ISCA National in Olympia WA. She finished
her championship on May 29, 2006. We entered her in a few local shows, having her go BOB 4 times.
The weekend of July 1, 2007, we decided that it was to be her last show. She ended it with going a Group 3!
What a way to end our days in the ring! It's time to move on to other things. Callie is OFA good. ***UPDATE*** After two months of classes, Callie has passed her CGC and Therapy Dog INC tests. (NOV
10, 2008) After three observed visits, she has completed her Therapy Dog Certification! (Dec 2008).
Callie was bred by Jeri Lynn McClure, Dixie Demorest and Kirsten Wilson. She is out of CH Stoneypoint's
Fire Away x CH Touchstone's Chilean Jewel.
"Claire" is from the Rosette "Stone" litter, whelped September 1, 2007. Isn't she just breathtaking?
In October, I received a phone call about the "possiblity" of adding a new little girl. "Think about it", is what
we were told. Well, that took about 5 minutes and Skip and I said yes. It was a very long three weeks of waiting
until that exciting phone call came from Sue Hahnen and Diane Carl. Did we want her? So, within 45 minutes, we were in the
car and on our way to Michigan to get our newest addition to our family. She was 10 weeks old the day we brought
her home. The timing was perfect, as we had planned on adding to our family when "Callie" became 4 1/2 to 5 years old.
"Claire" was bred by Diane Carl, Laura Edwards-Johnson and Susan Walker. She is out of CH Courtwood
Stonehenge and CH Rosette Devil in a Blue Dress. We cannot thank Sue Hahnen and Diane Carl enough, for this lovely little
girl!
