"TORI"

Tramore D Toribel

(Ch. Tramore X-Rated x Ch. Courtwood Heavy Rains)

Whelped 3/7/98  SN524957/03  IR-9388E37-NOPI 

Tori started it all!!  I feel so fortunate to have gotten my foundation bitch from Ginny Swanson of Tramore Irish Setters.  Both Tori & Ginny have taught me so much about the show world and breeding.  Tori didn't care much for the show ring, and although pointed, we didn't finish her championship.  I thought long & hard about breeding her and finally made the decision to breed to Ch. Keliaire Marlin Brando.

Thanks heavens we did breed her -- she gave me 3 puppies in her first litter (Bagger, Rosie, and Sedona) and all 3 finished their championships.  Bagger later was ranked in the top 10 and had a wonderful show career.  I rebred Tori to Ch. Keliaire Brandy's Secret and got a solo puppy, Legend.  She finished her championship easily and has been a fantastic producer.  So, Tori did very well for me.  Although she didn't get her ROM because she didn't have enough puppies she did produce 100% champions.  How many foundation bitches can claim that!!

Tori is  10-1/2 years old and going strong.  She is OFA Excellent.   She loves to go for walks and play with her tennis ball.  She goes to work with me 2-3 days a week and is such a great ambassador for the irish setter breed!  I feel so fortunate to have gotten her as my introduction into the breed and show world.

Tori

Tori at 10 years & 10 months old.

Tori after a grooming session.  Can you believe the length of her ears!! (Jan 2009)

Tori running with her beloved tennis ball.

Tori with her beloved tennis ball.

Tori at 9 3/4 years old and going strong.

Tori getting comfortable!

Christmas 2007.  Tori is laying down in the front left.

Tori at about a year old.