Izzie with her handler and best friend, Monica Lamontagne. They took a little time off from the shows to just enjoy the day. We really appreciate all the care, time and beautiful presentation of our special girl. Thanks Monica.
Westminster is the second oldest sporting event in the country and very prestigeous. To even get there is an honor. Izzie made the cut and we were thrilled. Thanks to all of you who suggested we really should have had an Award of Merit. High Five to Monica for her supurb job of presenting Izze.
Westminster Kennel Club Show 2008
Shown taking her first Specialty Best of Breed under breeder Judge Sheila Smith. This was the first time Monica handled Izzie.
Shown winning her first Group I under respected Judge Sid Marx. Izzie was on her way.
Taking another Group placement
Doing a little practice down by the lake.
And a little bit more
And even more
This picture is not the best, but that day was a very special one for me. Izzie not only won the Breed but went on to win the Sporting Dog Group which was a Best In Show. Best of all, I got to see her move so beautifully that it just took my breath away. This was what I had bred for.
On her way to going Best of Breed at the Irish Setter Club of Colorado Specialty.
This was the last time I showed Izzie in the Breed. Monica took over and the rest is history...as they say.
![Before we decided to Special Izzie, I took her out a few times myself. She did pretty well so the decision was made to get more serious and use a handler. That is really not my "bag"..... I love the class dogs! That was a rainy, cold day so her coat was a bit of a mess.](http://content.breederoo.com/users/TramoreIrishSetters/images/photos/gallery/2913494-thumb.jpg?4 "Before we decided to Special Izzie, I took her out a few times myself. She did pretty well so the decision was made to get more serious and use a handler. That is really not my "bag"..... I love the class dogs! That was a rainy, cold day so her coat was a bit of a mess.")
Before we decided to Special Izzie, I took her out a few times myself. She did pretty well so the decision was made to get more serious and use a handler. That is really not my "bag"..... I love the class dogs! That was a rainy, cold day so her coat was a bit of a mess.
Izze had a little fun time at Red Rocks Park near Denver. I just couldn't help stacking her in front of that lovely backdrop.
Izzie at 18 months the day she finished her Championship. She had blown her coat but finished easily that day in big Specialty competition. Since the show photo wasn't very good, we took this. Guess she really doesn't need coat to look good.
Izzie shown winning Best In Sweeps at the Irish Setter Club of New Mexico under breeder Judge Kathy Spang.
Izzie at 7 months before she ever set foot in the show ring. Her first show she was Best Puppy, and it only got better.
![Before we decided to Special Izzie, I took her out a few times myself. She did pretty well so the decision was made to get more serious and use a handler. That is really not my "bag"..... I love the class dogs! That was a rainy, cold day so her coat was a bit of a mess.](http://content.breederoo.com/users/TramoreIrishSetters/images/photos/gallery/2913494.jpg?4 "Before we decided to Special Izzie, I took her out a few times myself. She did pretty well so the decision was made to get more serious and use a handler. That is really not my "bag"..... I love the class dogs! That was a rainy, cold day so her coat was a bit of a mess.")
