Top winning veteran setter of 2003

1. ESTW-95 LVW-97 Lusky Kathleen owner Urve Arukaevu
Born 07.04.1993 HD B

Leenu, an Irish setter, came to our family in 1993. I had searched for an Irish setter puppy out of whom to train a show dog for one-and a half years and once I found her, I knew I wouldn’t have to regret my decision. Leenu´s father was from Finland, which was quite unusual for that time. Her father came from a line linked to Sowerhill Sailor of Wendover. 
Leenu has a fantastic character: she is lively, friendly, eager and loyal. In 1996, she gave birth to a litter of 10 puppies, whose father was from Holland, the fathers name was Onyx From Fire Sons Garden. Now, that she has over eleven years behind her, she is still lively, active and playful. She especially likes chasing butterflies and cats. Unfortunately, she has been showing signs of aging in the past few months, but she and my family have accepted her faith and try to support her in every way we can. Leenu has won: CACIB three times, Res CACIB once, BOB seven times, three CACs from Estonia and three CACs from Latvia.

2. LVW-96 EST CH Sign Of Constancy Mortimer owner Piret Kõima
Born 03.03.1994

There are not enough words to tell about Mortimer and how special he is! For me he is more than a friend. He is a priceless gift and he has helped me in so many different ways. Mortimer is now 10 years old. 2 years ago I decided that he deserves the best retirement possible, so no more rules for him. He has used his freedom in a most intelligent way. He has learned to "speak" and show his feelings. Before he was not allowed to beg for food or lay on the sofa. Now he often hears "go ahead" from me when he points to an apple for example. And gone it is. He might sit right in front of me and look deep in my eyes until he hears "come on", then very carefully he gets into my lap and I can feel with all of my body how much he needs and enjoys our closeness. He is never aggressive in his wishes; he rather looks at me and waits. He'll eat anything and sleep anywhere just to be with me. My biggest wish is to be as good a friend to him as he is to me, if it could be possible. In his eyes I can see immense wisdom, experience and lots and lots of love. I am so grateful to my mother who let me have him and to his breeder Marika, who has become one of my closest friend.

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