Are red Setters aggressive?

Setters are notoriously selective listeners but always respond well to rewards. They’re alert dogs and likely to see people coming but because they’re not aggressive they wouldn’t be the best guard dogs. Setters are friendly and fun around children.

Do red Setters bark a lot?

More than most other breeds, Irish Setters need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking.

Do red Setters make good pets?

Irish setters tend to be friendly and make good family dogs, but they can be a bit too big and rambunctious with small children. Some socialisation is required because a few of these dogs are shy.

What kind of dog is a red setter?

Easily identified by its rich mahogany coat with flowing locks and feathering, the red setter (as the breed is sometimes called) was originally developed in Ireland as a steady and capable birding dog. These dogs have an innate ability to locate game birds and signal their presence to a hunting companion.

Which is the best breed of Setter Dog?

1 Irish Setter. The Irish setter is a beautiful example of a setter dog breed. 2 Gordon Setter. The largest of the setter breeds, there is no mistaking the Gordon setter. 3 English Setter. Smaller in stature than the Gordon and Irish setters, the English setter stands out for its freckled coat and pleasant demeanor.

How big does a red Irish Setter get?

1 The Irish Setter comes in two varieties: a working dog and a show dog. 2 Regardless of its type, the Red Irish Setter is a swift-moving hunter when on the field. 3 The (show) Setter can grow anywhere from 23 inches to 28 inches, where the ideal for a male is considered 27 inches at the withers and a weight of about

What kind of personality does an Irish Setter have?

The Irish Setter’s lovable personality has endeared the breed to sportsmen and pet owners for more than 200 years. Irish are outgoing dogs who enjoy making friends. These rambunctious redheads are big kids at heart, but they are eager to please and will respond to patient, positive training.