Irish Red Setters - Getting one......AAAHHH

[Genny]

My uncle has had 3 Irish Setters in the past, and now he has another one. My mom use to have one and he was lovely. His name was bandit and he was so sweet.

My uncle's 4 Irish Setters have been so hyper and they'll jump on you every time they see you! I personally think that different people that raise them have a huge influence on them and then each one with a different family will act different than it would if it was with another family. I know all dogs have their natural behaviour no matter what, but I think the owner has a really big part in how the dog turns out, because they have to train it and either teach it how to each, or they don't.

My mom really spent a lot of time with ehr IS, but my uncle is more high strung and gets upset easy, and he doesn't make his dogs mind, so that's probably why they act so hyper and wild!

I hope you guys enjoy your little Irish Setter. They are pretty....

[jackmilliesmom]

He has decided to hold off for now when we will both have more time to spend with teh dog. He has spoken to the breeder at length and the breeder has agreed that you need to be able to spend plenty of time with them for at least the first two years and then some and also have plenty of time for them in general. My other two little darlings went with him when he went to the breeder and guess what they don't agree with teh breed and found themselves snarling and bearing teeth on both sides with the adults but not with the pups so john has now as I said decided to hold off for a while until we have more time but thanks to everyone who has pitched their thoughts in on the thread all advice and points will be taken on board when we are going ahead with the pup

[critter crazy]

Sounds like you have made the right choice. Tell him if he realy wants a puppy, just to get another Terrier!!

[jackmilliesmom]

I would love another terrier but he has his heart set on the setter but we will wait until we both have more time.... Maybe though I can get him to change his mind as the setter breeder has 4 Jack Russells also and one of the females is coming into heat so if something happens then maybe I would love another russell really I would (fingers,toes, eyes, arms and legs crossed)