I have always been an animal lover, but there is something special about Irish Setters. From their beautiful reddish-gold coats to their loyal and loving nature, these dogs have won my heart. Here are my top 10 reasons why I love my Irish Setters!
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Their long, silky red coats
My first Irish Setter was a rescue dog named Ollie. When I first saw him, he was a little scared and timid from his rough upbringing. But, I knew he was special the moment I saw him. I decided to take him home and give him a chance.
I was surprised at how quickly he adapted to our home and our family. Within a few weeks, he was already a part of the family.
He had the most beautiful long, silky red coat that shone in the sunlight. He had a sweet, gentle personality and was always so eager to please. He had a mischievous streak and was always up for a good game of fetch. Ollie was such a joy to have around and I was so glad that I decided to take him home. He brought so much love and joy to my life and his memory will always be cherished.
Their characteristic feathered tail
My second Irish Setter was a puppy I adopted from a breeder. His name was Finn and from the moment I saw him, I knew we were meant to be. He had the most beautiful feathered tail that reminded me of a horse’s mane. I couldn’t help but stroke it every time I saw him.
Finn was also incredibly active and always up for a good game of fetch. He loved running and chasing after toys. He had so much energy and always wanted to play. His tail would wag so fast it was almost like a blur!
Finn was such a loving and loyal companion. He was always so happy to see me and would follow me around the house. He was such a special part of our family and his feathery tail will always bring a smile to my face.
Their outgoing, friendly personalities
My third Irish Setter was a rescue from a shelter. His name was Sammy and he was the friendliest dog I had ever seen. He was so outgoing and always wanted to meet new people and make new friends. He was always so excited to meet new people and would greet them with a wagging tail and a happy smile.
Sammy was also incredibly playful and loved to run around the yard. He was always up for a good game of fetch and would never tire of running after his toys. He was also incredibly curious and would often explore the yard in search of a new adventure.
Sammy was such a joy to have around and he always brought a smile to my face. His outgoing personality and fun-loving spirit will always stay with me.
Their high energy level
My first Irish Setter, Ollie, was always full of energy. He was always so excited to go out for a walk and explore the world around him. He loved to play and was always up for a good game of fetch. He also loved going to the park and running around with the other dogs.
Ollie was always so eager to please and would always look up at me with such anticipation. Even when I was tired, he could always get me to take him out for a walk. He was such a special dog and his energy was contagious.
Ollie’s energy was something that I will always remember. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their tendency to be “talkative”
My first Irish Setter, Ollie, was always so talkative. He would often greet me at the door with a loud bark or two and was always so eager to tell me about his day. He would sit at my feet and whine if he wanted to go for a walk or if he wanted a treat.
Ollie was always so expressive and would often make funny noises when he was excited or when he wanted attention. He could even be a bit chatty at times and would often bark when he wanted to tell me something.
Ollie was such a special part of our family and his “talkative” nature will always stay with me. He was always so full of life and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their intelligence and willingness to please
My second Irish Setter, Finn, was so smart and eager to please. He quickly learned all of his commands and was always so eager to show off his new tricks. He was always so excited when I praised him and would often do extra tricks just to get more attention.
Finn was also incredibly curious and would often explore the yard in search of a new adventure. He was always so eager to learn new things and was always up for a challenge. He was such a smart and loyal dog and I was so proud of him.
Finn was such a special part of our family and his intelligence and willingness to please will always be remembered. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their natural hunting instincts
My third Irish Setter, Sammy, had a natural hunting instinct. He was always so excited to go out for a walk and explore the world around him. He was always so eager to find new trails and explore new places.
Sammy was also incredibly attentive and would often stop to sniff the air or listen for any signs of wildlife. He was so focused and was always so excited when he found something. He would often bring me back a stick and proudly drop it at my feet.
Sammy was such a special part of our family and his natural hunting instincts will always stay with me. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their tendency to be “headstrong”
My third Irish Setter, Sammy, had a bit of a headstrong personality. He was always so eager to explore and would often ignore my commands when he was distracted. He was also a bit stubborn and would sometimes refuse to come back when I called him.
At first, I was a bit frustrated with his headstrong attitude, but I soon learned to appreciate it. He always wanted to explore and see the world around him. He was always so eager to learn new things and was always so excited when he found something new.
Sammy was such a special part of our family and his headstrong attitude will always stay with me. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their affinity for water and swimming
My first Irish Setter, Ollie, had a special affinity for water and swimming. He was always so excited to go to the beach or the lake and would often jump right in. He loved to paddle around in the water and would often try to catch waves or splash around.
Ollie was always so brave and was never scared of the water. He would often swim out to retrieve a stick or a toy and was always so proud of himself when he succeeded. He was always so happy to be in the water and I could tell he was in his element.
Ollie was such a special part of our family and his affinity for water and swimming will always stay with me. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.
Their ability to learn quickly and respond to commands
My first Irish Setter, Ollie, was always so eager to learn. He was always so attentive and was always so eager to show off his new tricks. He was so quick to pick up commands and was always so proud of himself when he learned something new.
Ollie was also incredibly responsive. He would always listen when I gave him a command and would often respond right away. He would often surprise me with his quickness and I was always so proud of him.
Ollie was such a special part of our family and his ability to learn quickly and respond to commands will always stay with me. He was always so full of life and joy and I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories we shared together.