Irish Setter

Irish setters are a type of dog split into either reds, irish or gordon setters. All are classic Irish setters but they are coloured differently, Irish are grey, Red errr red, and Gordon a black and gold mix. They are defined by their carriage, huge floppy ears and superb glossy coats. They are a type of gun dog and have been a favourite for dog owners for decades, they are still popular but of course need plenty of room to raom in. Woody We have a red setter called Woody, he's about 7 years old and we are his third owner at least. We inhereted Woody from a friend who had a small house and didn't have the room for a large sized dog. Red setter ...  Read the complete review

I have recently lost my Irish Setter bitch 'Jinty' at the advanced age of fifteen years and eight months, she had had health issues from time to time these included skin infections no doubt from her love of jumping in any water or bog she could find - torn cruciate ligament from hanging herself from a wall by one back leg and Cushings disease which she had for over eight years and was successfully controlled by medication once diagnosed. I got Jinty 'cos I am not into going to the Gym etc. you can always find an excuse not to go!, - but when you have an Irish Setter no matter what the weather, or your mood you take the dog out, and on the darkest wettest day ...  Read the complete review

I can't think of any other way to describe this breed of dog, other than truly the best friend you coiuld ever wish for. Dogs don't care what you look like, how slim you are, what colour hair you have, even what mood you're in... they'll always be your most loyal 'fan'! From first thing in the morniung to last thing at night, they comfort you, reassure you, even make you laugh. Admittedly this is the same for dogs alike, but there's something different about red setters, they have an extra quality, don't ask me what cause i'd not be able to tell you! But they have that something extra... i've owned my setter Teddy for four years, although my family have never been ...  Read the complete review

When purchasing your Irish Setter, make certain that you know his back ground, go to the breeder and see the parents if you can. They are beautiful dogs, but you have to be prepared for a lot of hard work in training them! We have owned three in our time, all beautiful dogs but so different. Our first "Brandy" was quite a lazy dog. We both worked, so he was left for four hours at a time, well, he wrecked the house! Ate the wall paper destroyed the furniture and the curtains. I gave up work in the end it was cheaper to stay at home, then he behaved! Clancy our second dog was loopy, we had him at dog training lessons at 12 weeks, he was a hand full. But once ...  Read the complete review