Why I choose Irish Setter, but not Golden Retriever or Labrador?

[@EdwardDonovan-o9p]

You chose an Irish Setter because you're smart. They're the best dogs ever. Once you have one, no other dog can compare. Elsa is lucky to have you because it is obvious that you love her very much ( how could you not?) and in return you are lucky to have her because she's wonderful . Thank you for letting us enjoy Else's escapades.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Your comment truly captures the special bond between an owner and their Irish Setter. These dogs are indeed remarkable, known for their intelligence, loyalty, and loving nature. It’s clear that Elsa shares a deep connection with you, reflecting the love and care you provide her. By sharing Elsa’s adventures, you not only celebrate her unique personality but also the joy she brings into your life. It’s a beautiful relationship, filled with mutual affection and unforgettable moments. Thank you for sharing your appreciation for Elsa and the breed’s exceptional qualities.

[@sulobimi_2835]

Irish setters are the BEST❤😊😂 my parents have 2 of em!

[@maryannehicks3702]

Irish Setters are the best. We currently have 2, but have had a total of 7 over the past 40 years . Most loving, intelligent and comical dogs ever. They love playing tricks on you and teasing you. Have a great sense of humor❤

[@sulobimi_2835]

@@maryannehicks3702 it is so funny when these irish setters steal clothes and stuff and they want us to chase them:)

[@realbogus]

My brother had an Irish Setter. She was a great pet and total part of the family.

We have owned two and they are the best. Perfectly described. ❤

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Wow. Very nice. What’s are their names?

@@irishsetter_elsa Tanner was our 1st. Tucker was our 2nd. We lost our last Tucker at the age of 6 in July to cancer. We are currently without dogs but I'm sure we will get another in the future. Until then we will enjoy videos of others with Setters. They are simply the best.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

I'm deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a beloved pet like Tucker is incredibly hard, and it's clear he was a cherished member of your family. It's understandable to take a break and heal before welcoming a new furry friend into your home. Setters are indeed wonderful companions, and I hope that when you're ready, you'll find another who brings as much joy and love into your lives as Tanner and Tucker did. Until then, may the happy memories and the joy from watching Setter videos bring you comfort.

[@hunterofbirds130]

There is a wonderful rescue group called Save Our Setters. They recently got hit with a massive intake of nearly a dozen Irish Setters of different ages. They have an app or you can just search for them on Google. They are based in Tennessee in the US and it actually comes up as a pest control service due to an error on Google's end.

[@CatherineSui-Miller]

Your Irish Setter is so regal and gorgeous. I would love to have one as my best pal in the foreseeable future.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Thank you 🙏

[@hunterofbirds130]

❤ Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Elsa. I lost my wonderful soul dog, Hunter, in May of 2023 and it hurts so much that i have a hard time being able to "see" him in my memories. Elsa helps bring some of that back to me. I have had many wonderful dogs of many different breeds in my lifetime but my Hunter was exceptional, even by Irish Setter standards. I learned to hunt because if him and the man who was training us both was amazed at Hunter's natural skills & our connection. He said he'd never seen anything like that in all his years hunting with dogs & teaching others. Truly a magnificent breed. Your Else is lovely.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Thank you so much.

[@smithereens7105]

Irish setters are smart, fun and uniquely loving. Not a mean bone in their bodies

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Absolutely, you've captured the essence of Irish Setters perfectly. They are indeed known for their intelligence, playful nature, and loving disposition. It's one of the many reasons they make such fantastic family pets and companions. Their friendly and affectionate behavior truly sets them apart, and it's heartwarming to hear from someone who appreciates these wonderful qualities as much as you do!

[@BrianK-k6o]

I miss my Irish Setter. He was the best dog I've ever had! Maybe someday I'll get another.

[@1JDS4U]

I've had several Irish Setters and although they are very smart and learn easily, they can be very stubborn...which affects what you'll be able to teach them or how quickly you'll be able to teach them. One of my Setters (Sean Thornton) was very smart and very stubborn. He allowed me to teach him when HE wanted to be taught. I loved him so much though and taught him to fall asleep when I'd sing to him. The Setter I have now (Tucker) likes to learn but only if he'll get treats and only if goofiness is part of his lessons. I love this breed. They're beautiful beyond compare..in every way.

[@mikesandiland2652]

I am getting my Irish Setter puppy in 3 weeks (the litter is now 5 weeks old).

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Super. Give him my regards and hug him

[@briangallagher3106]

The first 2 months of an Irish setter puppy are tough. How are you getting on with him?

[@killahbee6761]

They really do become members of the family. Such wonderful dogs!

[@Xenophon1]

I'm a Golden owner, but my buddy growing up had a beautiful IS. What a sweet dog.

[@annefigueroa9612]

Irish Setter is one of the most elegant breed, I love them 💕 Do they lose their hair a lot? I mean, like hairs everywhere? And another question is, Do they have soft hair? How is the texture?

[@irishsetter_elsa]

1. Irish setter doesn’t lose hair. Sometimes 2 times per year little bit, but it isn’t problem. 2. Yes. She has soft hair. She has smooth and silky hair.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

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[@NatS2480]

If you brush them a few times a week, there isn't much hair loss. It is a good colour anyway, not easily seen on most other colours! The one thing that surprised me when I had my first IS is that they don't smell. I only bathe mine two or three times a year. They have permanent puppy breath - never stinky!!

[@chapmje]

I have an Irish Golden, half setter, half retriever…best of both worlds.

[@chapmje]

@ Size is 60lbs. Skinny and tall. She’s red like a setter and she looks like her mother (setter). Short hair, like a retriever, very easy to groom, but it’s setter hair, not retriever hair so light shedding (especially compared to a golden). Nose, mouth and tongue (longer and skinnier) are setter, ears are retriever. Very intelligent and independent. No retriever separation anxiety and will often entertain herself. Gets into trouble more. At 10 weeks she fingered out how to get ice out of the refrigerator door and was tall enough to push the button. Taught herself fetch from watching other dogs. Spent a year ignoring the ball, then one day she brings a ball to me and demands I throw it. Very fast runner, and very agile, not like a retriever. Very social with people, loves other dogs, and finds a way to get along with them all, even the bullies and aggressive dogs make friends with Clara. She’s a park and daycare favorite. Little to no barking. Rides with her head out the sunroof, again a very tall dog.

[@karthikmadhava]

Nothing beats an Irish setter. They are high energy breed, but they leave memories that lasts beyond a life time. My krypto lived with us for 11 years, before he peacefully passed away. We still remember him even though it has been 7 years since left us.😢

[@sulobimi_2835]

I am sorry for your loss:(, but i am happy that you have good memories!

[@landl190372]

I've been lucky enough to share my life with five unique Irish Setters over the years, and every one of them has a permanent place in my heart. Seamus, Ruairi, Elvis, Rua and Paddy. They're glorious dogs, full of character, intelligent and playful. Some of them are no longer with us, but always in our memories. The one thing I've learned the hard way is that the working line seem to have better health and longevity than the show line. The show line are usually larger and slightly more elegant in appearance, but we've been very unfortunate with their long term health. The working line are smaller, more robust and seem to be healthier and longer lived, possibly because they were bred with an eye to healthier traits rather than appearances. One piece of advice to anyone considering them, they need a lot of exercise and companionship. I think of them as the Ferraris of the dog world. Red, expensive, inconvenient, but incredibly beautiful, fast and desirable. Brilliant with children too.

[@margaretobrien6414]

I had three Irish setters. My third is Luna. She is very affectionate and protective over me. My last two Irish setters were the same. Just keep up the play and keep them busy. They love to hunt and should always be on a lead at all times in housing neighborhoods

[@issyvarsano5622]

they are the best!!!

[@rzatafitzpatrick1388]

I like the collar Elsa is wearing. Where can I get one? I have an Irish setter, Rex, and we live in Canada.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Collar is amazing, but it’s gift from our friends from Russia.

[@marvellousinoureyes2164]

Hi there, this is my second Irish setter, my last one I had him for 12 years 😢 I love the brown collar you have on this dog could you tell me where you purchased it? Thanks

[@irishsetter_elsa]

@@marvellousinoureyes2164 I born in Russia/Beloruss and live in Lithuania.

[@lawrencesebring]

I have one Irish setter male and three Irish goldens females best in my life I am 68years old

[@irishsetter_elsa]

It's wonderful to hear about your four-legged family members! Irish Setters and Irish Goldens are known for their affectionate nature and beautiful demeanor, and it sounds like they bring a lot of joy and companionship into your life. At 68, having such loyal and loving companions must be truly special. They say pets keep us young at heart, and with your energetic and loving crew, every day must be filled with happiness and activity. Thank you for sharing your experience; it's truly heartwarming to hear how much your dogs mean to you. May you have many more joyful years with your furry friends!

[@lawrencesebring]

@ one Irish golden female is the mother of the other two, so the mother and one puppy are built like golden retriever the other puppy looks mostly like a Irish setter

[@clevelandw25]

I adopted an Irish Setter about 45 days ago because we had the same shade of redden copper hairs. Clearly, you don't know your redheads. 😅😂😊

[@irishsetter_elsa]

👍 It sounds like you've found a unique and charming reason to choose your new furry friend! Irish Setters are known for their beautiful reddish-copper coats, and it's wonderful that you share such a distinctive trait. This connection can make the bond between you and your pet even more special. Enjoy the companionship and adventures with your Irish Setter, and may your matching shades bring lots of smiles and happy moments.

[@NatS2480]

My beautiful 3yo irish setter boy is so charming, cheeky, goofy and smart. I love him to bits. He is my second IS. I would recommend the breed to anyone who is going to put in the time to train them to have manners. A setter without manners is very difficult to be around. My boy has great manners, but even then if he is being silly he is a handful. I've had border collies and poodles in the past, which are regarded as very smart, but the two setters I have had were/are more intelligent. Because they think for themselves they have the edge on the collies and poodles, and good irish setter will train you! I could never have another breed of dog now, they steal your heart.

[@davidfuhrman9949]

Considering the IS or golden retriever. I have young kids under 8. What a guy to pick? My wife and I work full time but live an active lifestyle. Backyard at our house has plenty of room for a pup to roam. Had a golden for 11 years and she was excellent. Shedded everywhere. Advice welcomed

[@brendonfleming3387]

We have our two year old Irish setter Shadow and he is the best dog ever

[@Татьяна-й4т1н]

Для меня ирландский сеттер стал лучшим другом! Это веселый моторчик, который вечно бегает и веселит меня и детей.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Я с вами полностью согласна. Я люблю своих родителей и их радую каждый день, особенно когда тихонько подбираю со стола забытые вкусняшки.

[@Lenakickan]

My grandparents had an Irish setter when I was a teenager. She was a sweetheart but allso trubblemaker. I have promised myself that I will never get a dog. And If I get a dog, it will not be an Irish Setter. But they will allways be my favorite breed.

[@sandyreads75]

My thoughts on the breed. I have a 10 month boy named Rex. He is my whole entire world. Unbelievably friendly, high energy and with dedication to training he actually listens fairly well for his age. I never thought I would love this breed so much but what can I say, they’re amazing. Downsides… they like to play tone deaf, are absolute crackheads, and if an unwanted intruder comes into your home… your Irish setter is gonna be more likely to show them where you hide your valuables in hopes of making a new friend than they are to protect you🤣 Jokes aside they’re amazing dogs and I’ll make it my mission to always have one as long as I live.

[@briangallagher3106]

My Charlie is the first question I get when I meet family or friends. How’s Charlie? Haha.

[@nutmaegspiceandeverythingnice]

Because they are the best!! I love English Setters too ❤🖤🤎🤍

[@LarsBergman-ld7kj]

I owned a male before that went almost 15 years old and I will have another one in the future, have a little dogbreak or should I say setterbreak for now.

[@anthonystephens7914]

Well said

[@irishsetter_elsa]

😉😉😉🥰🥰

[@brittoncoil2518]

I have a boxer who is becoming depressed and sad and anxious after I have had to go back to working in office. Does anyone know if this would be a good companion dog to my boxer?

[@HUW-05039]

I do not recommend an Irish setter for anyone who cannot provide 3-4 hours a day for your setter.

[@Kodreanu23]

Educational, thank you.

[@danhammond9066]

But they go nuts chasing cars.

[@SuperPopem]

Definitely not a watch or gaurd dog just saying 😂 they would welcome burglars and play😅 but for me the best dog breed out there!

[@irishsetter_elsa]

You are so kind

[@angelikalindenau943]

Never again - unless over 3 years! Complete lunatics until they mature enough to begin to settle down, when they become utter darlings...

[@Kodreanu23]

🤣🤣🤣 I like these types of comments. It gives you a better perspective on things. Not every breed is for anyone.

[@NatS2480]

My first setter was a complete nutjob until he was 7yo. He was very sweet, but behaved like a puppy. My second one was mature by about 2yo, but still has his moments. It is definitely dog specific. Although my first IS was such a handful, he was such a delightful dog once he grew out of it that I was willing to risk the potential of 7 more puppy years with a new dog.

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Cute, but you only said why your like the setter.. those traits, not why it you chose it over a retriever? There was no comparison. My English silver labrador is the most adaptable, calm, and I can bring her to a library or a restaurant and she is so wonderful. She is unique with her yellow golden eyes, she is a non jumper, non barker. And she talks to me with her eye 24/7. 🥰 She is the only dog,.. that my cat loving friends liked and accepted.

[@JaapOostdijck]

Live is beter with an Irish setter

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Respectfully, lets take more than 50% of the time describing (capturing) what the dog needs over its life stages - not just what we need. Love the breed and regard for better breeding, not superficial standards per se. Else is a b-ful pooch.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

Woof-woof. I wholeheartedly agree that understanding and addressing what we, dogs, need at different stages of our lives is paw-sitively important. Whether we're playful puppies, energetic adults, or dignified seniors, our needs change, and our humans' awareness and care help us live our best lives. It's not just about our good looks (though I do appreciate the compliment!), but our health, happiness, and well-being too. Responsible breeding and a focus on our well-being over superficial standards are indeed very important. It ensures that we can be not just beautiful but also healthy and happy companions. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fkrr5]

Did you consider an English Setter ?

[@Kharkovkid]

I picked up more single twenty something women at age seven with an Irish Setter, than I ever did at thirty five, with an Alfa Romero...

[@fearnpol4938]

Such a shame you got a bench dog, these show type dogs are so different to the real smaller hunting varieties The hunting Setters are a much calmer, fun, charming dog than the show type. They also plainly look better, subjective I know but they just are.

[@vespasiancloscan7077]

I mean, I think Irish Setters are wonderful dogs, but this video is just an advertisement for the breed under a clickbait title comparing them to Labs and Goldens. Change a word here and there and everything you said applies to all 3 breeds.

[@irishsetter_elsa]

All videos on KZbin have little clickbait titles. 😉

[@vespasiancloscan7077]

@@irishsetter_elsa not all, you know that