Irish Setter
The beautiful Irish Setter makes a fantastic family pet for an active family. These happy-go-lucky dogs possess a rollicking personality. They are very high-energy and need lots and lots of exercise. A daily walk is good, but usually not enough. These dogs like to run, and they are fast! And you have to be careful because they like to follow their nose and explore the world. They are outgoing, athletic, and mischievous, with a strong hunting instinct. They love to play -- they love games and toys! They also love to be outdoors. It is important to start obedience training early to prevent an Irish Setter from developing destructive habits. They can cause a lot of damage to your furniture if they get bored. They are intelligent, quick learners, and can make wonderful obedience dogs. Once they learn something, they remember it for a long time. They will want to please you. But they are independent thinkers, and will try to creatively manipulate situations to their advantage. They can be quite the pranksters. They do well with children, but are so boisterous that they can accidentally knock small kids down. They are also not very tolerant of rough toddler play. They also like to lick kids' faces, so if you are a germ-a-phobe, this could be a problem. Most Irish Setters do well with other dogs and with cats. They are very affectionate, and can be quite demonstrative. They make good watchdogs, because they love to watch everything and to keep you informed of all events. They will certainly announce the arrival of all newcomers to your yard, including squirrels and birds. These clownish dogs act like puppies for the first 2-3 years of their lives, but they do housetrain quickly. They are fun, fun-loving, and loving family pets, whose exuberant tails can make short work of your coffee table.http://www.justdogbreeds.com
