Editions English Setters

Central Carolina ES Club Specialty weekend brought us lots of fun times and great wins.

Quinn...Editions Waikiki was Best In Sweeps and BOS In Sweeps at the two specialties and WD, BW (for majors) at the Supported entry and the regular show. He now has 12 points with both majors, all points breeder/owner/handled by Karen.

Shasta...Can.Ch.Editions Manhattan Project was Best In Sweeps at the Supported entry and BOS in Sweeps at the Specialty. She also snagged a RWB at the second Specialty from 12-18. Go Shasta!! We are super proud of you!

Reese...Editions Retroactive was WB , AOM over a big bunch of specials at the second specialty for a nice major win.

Clementine...Ch.Editions Heartbeat Of America continued her roll of picking up Grand champion points by adding BOS at the Supported Entry, BOS at a Specialty and BOS at the all breed show bringing her total to 23 GCH points (5 majors) in a total of 7 outings . She picked up an AOM for the weekend as well.

Baby Atticus had a blast and made lots of new friends and is anxious to get into the show ring once he is old enough.

It was great weekend!

TJ...Ch Editions Pursuit Of Happiness owned by Mary Coldiron and Lindsey Kuhn has had a very hot summer. He's won THREE Specialty Bests Of Breed, many Group placements, and THREE Group Ones always owner handled by Lindsey.

Ava...Ch.Editions The Barefoot Contessa JH, RN also owned by Mary Coldiron completed both her performance titles this year. Ava refuses to take a backseat to her brother and proves that beauty and brains go hand in hand.

Bikini is voted in as Central Carolina ES Club's ENGLISH SETTER OF THE YEAR 2009. Many thanks to all who have been so supportive of her and us during her career. We had so much fun  and made so many friends and memories. Its been the time of our lives.

Harper is home and loving every minute with her relatives. She will be having her babies later this month.

Harper, Ch. Editions Good Morning America, was in the ring with Will Alexander for part of the year . She started the year by winning BOS at all 3 specialties including the ESAA specialty right before Westminster. It was an amazing start to a great year for Harper who finished the year in the #1 ES (Can) position with 19 Group Ones, numerous Group placements and multiple BIS's. We are thrilled to have her home and enjoying every minute of having her here.

Bikini, Ch. Editions Radioactive, took up where Harper left off . In 7 weekends of showing she finished her championship , won 15 Group placements including 6 Group Ones , and finished #2 ES right behind her sister. She was undefeated in breed competition ,and in her last weekend of shows defeated a top ranked US champion each day for BB. In July, Bikini was bred by frozen semen to Dual Ch. Set'r Ridge's Solid Gold (Hadji) and whelped a pretty orange girl for us...REESE! When Reese was a mere 7 weeks old, Karen took Bikini out for a whirl in the showring and came home with a Group 2 placement...owner/handled. Karen and Bikini have always had a special relationship and it shows when they are in the ring together.

Sealy, Ch. Editions Flight Attendant, started her year right by winning an Award of Merit at the huge ESAA Specialty in NY over Westminster weekend. It was a great way to start to year, and Sealy was at the absolute top of her game. She followed that up with another BIS win, and 7 Group wins to finish the year #5 ES. Sealy returned to the whelping box near the end of the year and produced a beautiful healthy litter . She is now retired from active duty, and is watching her kids take over where she left off.

Mid year, Larry and Mary Coldiron sent their two Jeep/Sealy kids to visit Will . Ch. Editions Pursuit of Happiness, TJ, finished his title with a flurry of big wins, including multiple wins over specials and a Group 3 to top it off. He also received his OFA Hip (Good) and OFA Elbow numbers.

Ava, Ch. Editions The Barefoot Contessa, joined her brother in finishing in a blaze of glory and also had wins over specials. These two youngsters are among the brightest of our younger generation, and we can't wait to see where they go from here.

Katrine's boy Delta, Ch. Windjammer Setterama's Delta, won lots of Group placements as well as a Group One with limited showing and always owner handled. He 's one to watch for in 2010. He is sired by Harper and Bikini's BIS brother, Leo, Ch.Editions The Aviator, and bred by Gloria Owens.

Martin Sondey and Helen Porter have their boys Truman and Jack primed and ready to go in 2010. Both are in big coat, bodied up and ready to hit the ring, although keeping Truman's coat from dragging the ground seems to be a constant project for all of us!

The Luksa family in NJ had a very successful year with Duchess , Editions Navigator JH,HD. Duchess is pointed in the show ring, but her big claim to fame is BIRD DAWG!! She's really made us so proud! This girl can hunt!! Duchess finished both of her hunt titles in "09 as well as getting multiple legs on the very difficult Senior Hunter title. Amazing!

Leo, Ch. Editions The Aviator, owned by Lisa Leavelle, while used only on very selected bitches is producing some beautiful youngsters. He has a gorgeous bitch puppy in Finland that is all the rage over there. Lourdes Fernandez has a hot young daughter that already has some big wins under her belt at 6 months old. She is one moving machine! One of Leo's stars last year was the famous Marcelo, Ch. Melwood's The Blue Brazilian, who finished as a puppy and took most of his points and a BISweeps win over specialty weekends. Leo might even venture back into the ring himself this year...ya never know!

Ike, Ch. Editions House of Blues, is so pleased with his kids too. Faith Grogan's boy Spencer , R Own Riddles In The Sand, is tearing up the agility rings as well as accumulating a specialty major. LOVE THOSE PERFORMANCE DOGS! His sister, Dancer, R Own's Hula Dancer won multiple majors in one incredible weekend. Judy Graef and Cyndi O'Brien of Manlove Setters, finished their Dreamy with back to back big majors and wins over specials. Several other Ike kids also had nice wins in the show ring.

Jeep is still doing well at 12+ years of age as is Barbie (also 12+). Karen says they are so spoiled now they only want to stay in the bedroom at night. Jack Johnson's Jeep boy out of his specialty winning girl Jolly received numerous points last year as well as clearing OFA Hips, Elbows and Thyroid. Way to go Desi.

Many, many thanks to all our friends who are our dog family and have given our babies great homes and great opportunities, you make all the work totally worthwhile. I am certain I have inadvertently left some dogs off this e-mail, my short term memory fails at times, ask Karen! Please feel free to add to my post and share anything I have forgotten. Our friendship with each of you has given us so much fun and happiness.

Happy New Year to each and everyone of you!!

Conny and Karen

Three cheers to Duchess, Editions Navigator JH, HD, on completing her HD title at the field test in conjunction with the ESAA National. We couldn't be prouder of her and her owner/trainer Frank Luksa on attaining these bird titles. Duchess is also owned and loved by Mrs. Maryella Luksa and the the young lady of the home, Miss Hunter Luksa. Its noteworthy that Duchess is an actual working bird dog for Frank! Duchess is also owner/handled pointed in the show ring. She is one of LEO's  daughters.

Ch. EDITIONS RADIOACTIVE , Bikini , won SIX year end awards at the English Setter Association of America awards banquet. 

 Best Regional ES -Southeast Region, Top Breeder Owner English Setter, Best Sporting Group ES (bitch), and

Goodtime Silk Teddy Award , for the bitch defeating the most ES in BB competition, also  Breeder of Goodtime Silk Teddy Award

Canberra's Legend Award, for the bitch winning the most BIS's.

Ch. Editions The Aviator (Leo) owned by Lisa Leavelle (Melwood Setters). Won Best Regional ES (Runner-up) based only only 5 times in the ring. How cool to have littermates win this! He was also Runner-up for  the Gold Rush Gold Miner Blues Award which is awarded to the stud dog whose get win the most championship points during the award year. Especially noteworthy since he only had three litters on the ground at the time. Leo is producing some stunning puppies and they all have ring presence.

Ch, Editions Flight Attendent (Sealy) owned by Sharon LeBlanc was awarded Best ES in Canada, and

Best ES in the Canadian Region.

TJ, Ch. Editions Pursuit of Happiness, received his OFA Good hip rating and OFA Normal Elbows to go along with his BAER certification. Congrats to his owners, Mary and Larry Coldiron. They are from a litter of 8 , ALL BAER NORMAL.

Ike's daughter Hannah, Manlove's Secret Edition,  received her OFA Good hip and OFA Normal Elbows rating to go along with her BAER number. She is from a litter of 9 ...ALL BAER NORMAL ! Breeders and owners Judy Graef and Cyndi O'Brien Manlove Setters.

Congratulations to Leo, Ch. Editions The Aviator , on the birth of his litter in Finland. Cool!! This litter of 7  was also ALL BAER NORMAL!

Bikini and Karen went to one show and came home with the GROUP ONE ribbon. Lotsa fun!

Harper continues her reign as #1 ES in Canada and is a top Sporting dog.

Duchess, Editions Navigator, is getting some nice wins with her owner handler Frank Luksa. Love those tris!!

TJ (Ch. Editions Pursuit of Happiness) and Ava, (Ch. Editions Barefoot Contessa) are in Canada ready to embark on the quest for their Canadian titles. They are owned by Mary and Larry Coldiron.

Ike's son Dreamy, Ch. Manlove's Special Edition finished his championship wntirely from Bred By under the guidance of one of his breeders, Judy Graef (Manlove ES). He finished with several majors and multiple wins over specials being shown less than 10 times. He is co-owned and lives with Cyndi O'Brien who has him in amazing coat and condition.

Ike's son Spencer, R Own Riddles In The Sand, was WD,BW at the huge Hudson Specialty from Bred- By with his breeder/owner/handler Faith Grogan. Nice win!! This boy is dripping in coat too.

His sister, R Own Hula Girl, has been winning consistently from Bred By this summer as well. Also b/o/h by Faith Grogan.

Bikini, BIS Ch. Editions Radioactive, came out of her hiatus to attend the Carolina ES Club Specialty.

She was BREEDER/OWNER handled  by Karen to the only AWARD OF MERIT that was given.

Harper ,BIS Ch. Editions Good Morning America, added more Group wins and placements to her awards and remains #1 ES in Canada while maintining her position in the US as well. Way to go Harper!!

Clementine continues to sparkle and will be in the ring soon...

Harper, BIS ,BISS Ch. Editions Good Morning America,  continues her winning streak with her main man, William Alexander. They added several more Group Ones, and some placements to their resume. This team is now NUMBER ONE ENGLISH SETTER  , and among the country's Top Sporting Dogs  

Sealy , BIS Ch. Editions Flight Attendant, is back in action too, with another Group placement , keeping her among the Top ES in Canada.

The Luksa family's darling tri bitch, Duchess, Editions Navigator, picked up another nice owner handled win to further her show career.

Leo, BIS,BISS Ch. Editions The Aviator, has produced two beautiful litters recently. Jack Johnson at Serendipity ES  in VA, and Lourdes Fernandez of Bourbon ES in NY, each have some potentially special puppies.

Karen had a great time judging sweeps at the Maryland Sporting Dog Association in spite of the winter weather. Thanks so much for the entry and the invitation!!

Harper, Ch. Editions Good Morning America, starts the year nicely by winning BEST IN SHOW in her first ring appearance. She won Group 1st each day of the weekend.

Not to be outdone, Sealy, Ch. Editions Flight Attendant, made her debut by winning BEST IN SHOW in her first show, and also won Group 1st at each of her shows in her debut weekend.

Both girls ventured to NJ for the Garden Specialtes and we all had a great time. Karen and I really had a blast with our friends up North who we just don't see often enough.

Sealy won an Award of Merit at the big ESAA Specialty on Sunday in her only appearance. The entry was approximately 100 ES!! Way to go Sealy!

Harper made a clean sweep of BOS at the Hudson and ESAA Specialties, and The Big Apple Sporting Assoc. Quite a nice weekend for Miss Harper who defeated well over 100 bitches for the weekend.