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Redfeathers Irish Setters - Gypsy's page

Gypsy - 3 years old - October 1999

Gypsy - 5 years old - October 2001

Gypsy - 7 years old - October 2003

Redfeathers Windbrook Gypsy CD RN NA NAJ OAP OJP - "Gypsy"

Whelped July 8, 1996

(CH Pin Oak U S Grant X CH Redfeathers Marina Del Rey)

Gypsy - what can I say? Her ever present personality is a combination of her mother Marina and grandmother Lady. She was shown at several Specialties as a puppy and had some nice class wins, then Gypsy took a back seat to the PBGV's at the shows and was seldom shown. It seemed like just a blink of an eye and suddenly Gypsy was 6 years old. Gypsy finally got her turn to shine at the shows and has 13 points, including a 4 point major. It is one of my biggest regrets in dogs that I did not show her earlier so she could have finished her championship.

In May of 2004, at the age of 8 years, Gypsy whelped her one and only litter of puppies, the miracle puppies. Click on the link below to read the story of the puppies. The puppies are sired by my own Redfeathers Brouhaha (Danny) and 2 of their daughters are staying here at Redfeathers (Lilly and Breezy).

The Story of the Miracle Puppies

Hips OFA'd Good (at 5-1/2 years of age), DNA tested clear of PRA, Thyroid OFA'd Normal and CHIC.

I am extremely proud of Gypsy's champion, pointed and titled kids...

Sired by Redfeathers Brouhaha

CH Redfeathers Cloud Nine AX MXJ OF

Japanese CH Redfeathers Heavenly Cloud

Redfeathers Floatin' On A Cloud - 13 points (1 major)

Redfeathers Dream Cloud - 12 points (1 major)

Pedigree

Gypsy - 11 years old - March 2007

Gypsy - 10 years old - July 2006

In March of 2005, at almost 9 years of age, Gypsy and I ventured into the Agility ring. Prior to that first weekend in Agility, my goal was to get her Novice titles. Well, Gypsy got both her Novice titles that very first weekend, including 2 perfect scores of 100. That was it, we were both hooked! Gypsy continued to compete in Agility at the local trials for the next 2 years, earning a total of 6 Agility titles. In March 2007, at the age of almost 11 years of age, I decided to retire Gypsy from Agiity while she was still healthy and having fun.

A week later Gypsy earned her Rally Novice title and retired from all competition at 11 years of age. This dog continues to amaze me! She still enjoys going down to the training building and running Agility courses for fun.

Turns out Gypsy was not happy being retired, so in January 2009 we began training in obedience, the goal being a CD title. This was strictly a buckle collar and treats method of training. In March 2009 Gypsy entered the obedience ring for the very first time (the last time I was in the obedience ring was over 20 years ago) and earned her first leg towards her CD. Four shows later, in June 2009 at 13 years of age, Gypsy earned her CD title with a 4th and 2nd place along the way. I am so very proud of her. This dog has done everything I have ever asked of her, and done it well. She will now officially retire. Gypsy has wormed her way into my heart in a way that I swore would never happen again. The legacy continues...

Gypsy - 12 years old - October 2008

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