The Irish Setter is a striking, mahogany-coated sporting breed known for its exuberant energy and playful, rollicking personality. Bred for hunting upland birds, Setters are athletic, joyful, and deeply affectionate with their families, though they retain a mischievous streak well into adulthood. They thrive with active owners who can channel their enthusiasm into sport, exercise, and training.
My Setter has never met a person or dog she did not immediately love. She makes friends everywhere she goes and has the social energy of a well-liked party host. She is not the most obedient dog I have owned but her warmth and enthusiasm make her a joy to be around. She has brought several new frien…
Read full review →My Irish Setter is two years old and still very much a puppy in spirit. She gallops everywhere, greets everyone with overwhelming enthusiasm, and has a laugh-out-loud quality that makes every day amusing. She has knocked over everything in my house at least once but does it with such obvious joy tha…
Read full review →I made a mistake getting an Irish Setter. I am moderately active but not highly active and this breed needs a genuinely high-activity lifestyle. He is wonderful on the days I can give him what he needs. On normal days he is restless, vocal, and determined to find his own entertainment. He is not des…
Read full review →I defy anyone to spend time with an Irish Setter and not smile. Mine approaches every moment of her life with pure, undiluted joy. She wakes up happy, goes to sleep happy, and everything in between is an adventure. She has an infectious quality that has actually improved my outlook on life. She need…
Read full review →My Setter did not properly settle until he was three. The first two and a half years were genuinely challenging. He was exuberant to the point of chaos, easily distracted, and impossible to tire out. Now at four he is still energetic but focused, responsive, and a truly wonderful companion. He is br…
Read full review →My Irish Setter has been hunting with me since his first season at eighteen months and his natural ability is extraordinary. He finds birds like a machine, holds his point steadily, and retrieves with a soft mouth. Between seasons he is a devoted family companion who runs with my kids and sleeps at …
Read full review →The key to enjoying an Irish Setter is patience during the long puppyhood. Mine was testing until age three. From three onward he has been an absolutely brilliant dog. He is responsive, affectionate, playful without being destructive, and a wonderful sporting companion. People who give up on the bre…
Read full review →Living with an Irish Setter is like living with a beautiful, friendly tornado. My girl is four now and the tornado has downgraded to a spirited breeze. She is obedient, affectionate, and a remarkable walking partner. Her coat catches sunlight in the most beautiful way when she runs through fields. I…
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