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Gordon Setters are beautiful, silky, black dogs who make great hunting buddies or home companions. They love running around outside and will follow an interesting smell to the end of the Earth. Gordon Setters are intelligent and are known for their communication skills, which consist of making noises to let you know when they are happy, sad, or especially, hungry. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-80 pounds and stand 23-27 inches tall.

Gordon Setters are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Gordon Setters do fine with other animals that they are raised around but are sometimes aggressive toward other dogs. They get along very well with children and are sometimes protective of them, so parents can take comfort in knowing there will be an extra set of watchful eyes on their children. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Gordon Setters need somewhere around an hour or so of exercise every day but will be up for more, especially if it involves hunting for birds, the Gordon Setter’s favorite activity. They’re also really talented when it comes to doggie sports and will love just about anything that keeps them active. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Gordon Setters have a long, thick coat with silky feathering. You’ll need to brush their coat at least a few times every week to help keep them looking their best and to make sure they don’t get lots of gnarly tangles from random things they picked up while out chasing down an interesting smell. They do shed, so the more you brush them, the less hair you’ll find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Gordon Setters are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Gordon Setters need two things to be happy: lots of room to play and a spot inside your house that they can call their own. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

Irish Setters are beautiful red dogs who have the stereotypical fiery red-headed personality. They are fun, loyal, and loving, yet have a reputation for wanting things their own way. You’ll always have an energetic friend who’s up for adventure if you choose an Irish Setter. Full-grown, they typically weigh 60-70 pounds and stand 25-27 inches tall.

Irish Setters are generally excellent with children of all ages. They get along fine with cats and other dogs, especially if they were raised around them. Irish Setters love children but sometimes get too excited and play a little too rough with toddlers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Plan on giving an Irish Setter about an hour of exercise every day. Many Irish Setters are bred for hunting and they’ll all enjoy a trip out to the field. Otherwise, a long hike, a jog, or a trip to the dog park will help your Irish Setter burn off their well-stocked supply of energy. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Irish Setters have beautiful, medium-length coats with wispy feathering on their ears, chest, underside, legs, and tail. You’ll need to brush the hair 2-3 times per week to keep them tangle free and looking their best. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Irish Setters are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Irish Setters do best when they have easy access to a large area to play yet can still live inside with people. They are fairly easy to train.