If not an irish setter...than what? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T09:23:16Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/865021:Topic:9564?id=865021%3ATopic%3A9564&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNot fluffy cats - way too muc…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-14:865021:Comment:9364952012-05-14T15:14:37.878ZKC and the boyshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Catherine_and_Errol
<p>Not fluffy cats - way too much brushing (I used to own a Persian - what a nightmare!) but I might just revert to oriental Shorthairs when the knees are no longer working. Although they might just outlive me. My oriental X died last year at the ripe old age 22! I simply adore Chestnut Brown Orientals.</p>
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<p>Not fluffy cats - way too much brushing (I used to own a Persian - what a nightmare!) but I might just revert to oriental Shorthairs when the knees are no longer working. Although they might just outlive me. My oriental X died last year at the ripe old age 22! I simply adore Chestnut Brown Orientals.</p>
<p> </p> What a fun thread, so many do…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-13:865021:Comment:9360462012-05-13T22:24:10.215ZVirginia Thielsenhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/VirginiaThielsen
<p>What a fun thread, so many dogs, so little time! I will always have an IS, but my husband prefers the herders so we will always have at least one sheltie as well. His reasoning is that at least we will have one dog that comes when called! </p>
<p>Well, at the moment we only have one that comes because the sheltie pup we picked up last summer was raised by Gracie instead of our old sheltie girl Trae so he acts more like an IS than sheltie now! So much for nature vs. nurture. It is comic…</p>
<p>What a fun thread, so many dogs, so little time! I will always have an IS, but my husband prefers the herders so we will always have at least one sheltie as well. His reasoning is that at least we will have one dog that comes when called! </p>
<p>Well, at the moment we only have one that comes because the sheltie pup we picked up last summer was raised by Gracie instead of our old sheltie girl Trae so he acts more like an IS than sheltie now! So much for nature vs. nurture. It is comic watching him trying to decide if he should follow the IS or the sheltie. </p>
<p>We have had some comic outcomes of having both IS and shelties. Our shelties have opened the gate for the IS, but do not follow them out on their adventures. Our IS have gotten items of interest to the shelties down from very high places. Our shelties have learned to track birds in the sky. Fortunately, they don't follow Gracie up into the trees, one tree climbing dog is enough!</p>
<p>Most of our dogs in recent years have been rescues, so when I get old and finally concede that I am naturally gray :), I will switch from the out of control youngsters to the patient seniors...</p>
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<p></p> Our beds seem to be the base…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-12:865021:Comment:9354262012-05-12T02:06:40.318ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Our beds seem to be the base line of approval. We upsized to a king but still have to fight for doona in the morning cuddles with our two boys. We have decided I can't walk 3 Irish and we would lose the bed claim if we had 3.</p>
<p>Our beds seem to be the base line of approval. We upsized to a king but still have to fight for doona in the morning cuddles with our two boys. We have decided I can't walk 3 Irish and we would lose the bed claim if we had 3.</p> After owning two Irish Setter…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9354812012-05-11T23:19:13.733ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
<p>After owning two Irish Setters we took a break and owned a Brittany Spaniel. He was a wonderful dog. Just shed like a devil. I still find his white hair after five plus years gone. Someone mentioned a Tibetan spaniel, we know one that is a really nice dog. That same lady also owns two English Cockers who are awesome, well mannered and friendly boys. I call them the bookends because they seem to walk in unison. I will probably downsize a bit as I get even older and would consider the…</p>
<p>After owning two Irish Setters we took a break and owned a Brittany Spaniel. He was a wonderful dog. Just shed like a devil. I still find his white hair after five plus years gone. Someone mentioned a Tibetan spaniel, we know one that is a really nice dog. That same lady also owns two English Cockers who are awesome, well mannered and friendly boys. I call them the bookends because they seem to walk in unison. I will probably downsize a bit as I get even older and would consider the English Cocker and I like the look of the Field Spaniel but my husband doesn't agree! I know a few really nice Springers also. But there I go back into shedding hell. I like a dog who can sleep in our bed but doesn't leave half of himself behind.</p>
<p> </p> I could start a discussion on…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9353972012-05-11T21:52:22.444ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>I could start a discussion on if not a setter what type of cat!</p>
<p>I could start a discussion on if not a setter what type of cat!</p> A cat.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9350152012-05-11T12:37:44.731Zrob winemakerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/robwinemaker
<p>A cat.</p>
<p>LOL!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>A cat.</p>
<p>LOL!!!!!!!!!!</p> I don't think my heart is rea…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9352132012-05-11T09:45:08.406ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>I don't think my heart is really in it to get another breed Sue. I think I am well and truly hooked on setters.</p>
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<p>I don't think my heart is really in it to get another breed Sue. I think I am well and truly hooked on setters.</p>
<p> </p> Well that won't do. Irish hav…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9351072012-05-11T08:25:55.411ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Well that won't do. Irish have such kind and loving temperaments. Oh well I tried looks like it will have to another Irish Setter or a cat!!</p>
<p>Well that won't do. Irish have such kind and loving temperaments. Oh well I tried looks like it will have to another Irish Setter or a cat!!</p> Ooohh that is a lot of brushi…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9352012012-05-11T05:58:25.735ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>Ooohh that is a lot of brushing. I would have to look at a field spaniel perhaps, Must have floppy ears and a gundog temperament.</p>
<p>Ooohh that is a lot of brushing. I would have to look at a field spaniel perhaps, Must have floppy ears and a gundog temperament.</p> An Old English Sheepdog?tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-05-11:865021:Comment:9352642012-05-11T04:38:44.984Zlouisehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/marieszychowski
<p>An Old English Sheepdog?</p>
<p>An Old English Sheepdog?</p>