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Golden Retrievers embody the idea man’s best friend. They are friendly, happy-go-lucky dogs who love their people. They always have a happy, excited look on their face and are never at a loss for energy. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs ever for good reason. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-75 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Golden Retrievers are generally excellent with children of all ages. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. Golden Retrievers usually get along alright with other pets, especially if they are raised with them from the beginning. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Are you active? Golden Retrievers sure are! A happy Golden Retriever gets at least an hour of exercise every day. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Golden Retrievers have long hair that does require regular brushing, which will help control the amount of hair you find around your house. Even with regular brushing, you should know that Golden Retrievers do shed quite a bit. Other than brushing, it’s pretty simple : Give you Golden Retriever a bath after they play in the mud, in salt water, or in a pool, and you won’t have a smelly dog on your hands. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Golden Retrievers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. In fact, they love them so much that it’s important that they live inside with you. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. 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.