Red Setters - what are they like as pets?

[slimsid2000 10]

Does anyone own a red setter and what are they like as pets?

[katkin 10]

My other half used to have one- big, daft, dippy thing but utterly adoreable.

[Noodle 10]

Totally dippy! We had red setter and she was rubbish, also used to eat bees that put her in a trance... Very kind nature though. However, on a negative note, she did used to get seizures, I'm not sure if this a problem with all setters.

[xxhunniixx 10]

i knew sumone who had one called RED!! he was mint really friendly and laid back i wud have one!

[fuzzy 10]

I've never known a red setter that has it's brain attached to the rest of it's body, especially it's feet.

 

Completley stupid dogs, but very lovable.

[Glennis 15]

Mine was completely batty, thick as mud and a real thief.

he was also very friendly, soft and gentle.

 

he was very good off the lead, funnily enough and always came when called. They need a good run and freedom .. not a town / city dog.

 

The English and Gordon setter are much calmer in temperment ..

[slimsid2000 10]

My other half used to have one- big, daft, dippy thing but utterly adoreable.

 

What was his dog like?

[katkin 10]

What was his dog like?

 

Shush - he might read this!

[Mathom 10]

I knew a family who had one and it was soft, both in temperament and in the head If he saw or smelled anything he'd be off after it and there was no stopping him. They adopted this boy who had learning difficulties and one day he took the dog out for a walk, but then the dog smelled a rabbit and was off - the poor lad didn't have sense to let go of the lead and let the dog drag him for ages!

[Tara Misu 10]

Could you take an English Setter instead, as I know of one needing a home.

[Jackie2141 10]

Could you take an English Setter instead, as I know of one needing a home.

 

This thread is from 2007.

[Chelle-82 10]

They're mental!! A lot like a springer spaniel in it's energy and playfulness but a lot bigger. Hard work if you are not prepared to put in the time to exercise it and needs obedience training from a young age to stop it from being big, bouncy and uncontrollable.

 

Temperament wise they are adorable, loyal and always wear a smile.

 

I miss my benjy

 

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This thread is from 2007.

 

Oh yeah!!! just noticed.. Doh