Boy or girl ? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T23:04:13Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/boy-or-girl?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi pipa we have only had Harv…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-14:865021:Comment:10866662013-03-14T21:19:59.316ZAngeline nicolhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Angelinenicol706
Hi pipa we have only had Harvey just about 4weeks and I think he is more affectionate than my girls and so much calmer as well I don't know if its a boy thing or the fact he was sold and returned to the breeder then we bought him but he is just adorable we had a problem for the first 2weeks getting him to go out in the dark but thankfully we have got that sorted now I think he was possibly put out and left out to long so we spent the first couple of weeks leaving the door open (and trust me we…
Hi pipa we have only had Harvey just about 4weeks and I think he is more affectionate than my girls and so much calmer as well I don't know if its a boy thing or the fact he was sold and returned to the breeder then we bought him but he is just adorable we had a problem for the first 2weeks getting him to go out in the dark but thankfully we have got that sorted now I think he was possibly put out and left out to long so we spent the first couple of weeks leaving the door open (and trust me we froze for the 2weeks lol ) we had him up the woods today for the first time of the lead and he was a wee star I have always had girls and s…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-14:865021:Comment:10864732013-03-14T21:02:48.386ZPippa Wheaterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PippaWheater
<p>I have always had girls and so did my parents, I was always put off boys as they cock their legs all the time up our flowers walls anywhere.</p>
<p>I then use to walk my girl with 3 great Danes and a Lab all boys and watching how they were with their owners was very endearing.</p>
<p>When we had our first litter we were always going to keep a girl but fell in love with one of the boys and couldn't sell him so we kept 2 firstly not a great idea keeping 2 from the same litter and won't do that…</p>
<p>I have always had girls and so did my parents, I was always put off boys as they cock their legs all the time up our flowers walls anywhere.</p>
<p>I then use to walk my girl with 3 great Danes and a Lab all boys and watching how they were with their owners was very endearing.</p>
<p>When we had our first litter we were always going to keep a girl but fell in love with one of the boys and couldn't sell him so we kept 2 firstly not a great idea keeping 2 from the same litter and won't do that again but that's another story.</p>
<p>Oscar is a dream and so loving although my girls are too but that's Setters for you anyway. I would have a boy again over a girl so many less problems as they get older but Oscar is only 7 months old so things may be a bit different as he gets older and starts taking an interest in girls ! ! </p> Well I am guessing it really…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-10:865021:Comment:10847272013-03-10T19:31:27.866ZAngeline nicolhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Angelinenicol706
Well I am guessing it really comes down to they are all different because Tia is very affectionate but will never give kisses ruby was just a big sook and would lick you to death and new boy Harvey is also very affectionate and I also agree girls are the bosses thank you for all your comments
Well I am guessing it really comes down to they are all different because Tia is very affectionate but will never give kisses ruby was just a big sook and would lick you to death and new boy Harvey is also very affectionate and I also agree girls are the bosses thank you for all your comments have had equal amounts of mal…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-10:865021:Comment:10845362013-03-10T18:04:34.136Zchristine walkerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/christinewalker
<p><em>have had equal amounts of male and female irish setters and right enough the girls were definately the boss but my boys were so much more loving,only have girls now and I so miss my boys.</em></p>
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<p><em>have had equal amounts of male and female irish setters and right enough the girls were definately the boss but my boys were so much more loving,only have girls now and I so miss my boys.</em></p>
<p></p> P.S. How cute is your little…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-08:865021:Comment:10844732013-03-08T17:53:07.889ZKC and the boyshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Catherine_and_Errol
<p>P.S. How cute is your little one?!</p>
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<p>P.S. How cute is your little one?!</p>
<p></p> I've grown up with both dogs…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-08:865021:Comment:10846712013-03-08T17:51:47.340ZKC and the boyshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Catherine_and_Errol
<p>I've grown up with both dogs and bitches of various breeds and always preferred the boys. Can't be dealing with all the false pregnancies and accompanying hysteria. I prefer the physical solidity and mental steadfastness that boys can offer. Obviously that very much depends on age and how they are raised and kept. I now have three boys at home - 1 human and 2 canine, my idea of heaven. Mind you I don't know how they cope with the bitch from hell... :)</p>
<p>I've grown up with both dogs and bitches of various breeds and always preferred the boys. Can't be dealing with all the false pregnancies and accompanying hysteria. I prefer the physical solidity and mental steadfastness that boys can offer. Obviously that very much depends on age and how they are raised and kept. I now have three boys at home - 1 human and 2 canine, my idea of heaven. Mind you I don't know how they cope with the bitch from hell... :)</p> Bess is my first IS, and my f…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-06:865021:Comment:10838402013-03-06T23:29:25.311ZTrish Haillhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TrishHaill
Bess is my first IS, and my first bitch. My first dog was an ES, then a Freat Dane, then a Cocker Spaniel. Bess is, by far, the most challenging dog I've ever owned. None of the others were allowed on the sofa. She basically told us it was her place from day one!!<br />
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She's also the only dog to have stolen my husband's heart. Bitch or breed? I think it's a bit of both. :0)
Bess is my first IS, and my first bitch. My first dog was an ES, then a Freat Dane, then a Cocker Spaniel. Bess is, by far, the most challenging dog I've ever owned. None of the others were allowed on the sofa. She basically told us it was her place from day one!!<br />
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She's also the only dog to have stolen my husband's heart. Bitch or breed? I think it's a bit of both. :0) 2funnytag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-06:865021:Comment:10840792013-03-06T19:16:56.941ZAngeline nicolhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Angelinenicol706
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"The bitches ,are definite…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-06:865021:Comment:10839032013-03-06T19:01:35.200Zrob winemakerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/robwinemaker
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<p>"The bitches ,are definitely the ones in charge,although the males think they are."</p>
<p>I like that Howard, every now and then I pretend I'm in charge but sadly....</p>
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<p>"The bitches ,are definitely the ones in charge,although the males think they are."</p>
<p>I like that Howard, every now and then I pretend I'm in charge but sadly....</p> They would have been lovely p…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-03-06:865021:Comment:10838172013-03-06T18:18:17.470ZHoward Glansfieldhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>They would have been lovely puppies as well.There were some of that cross around my area a few years ago and they were beautiful.</p>
<p>Joan and I have had boys and girls and they all have the same lovely setter nature but the girls are probably more gentle and home loving...........maybe! The bitches ,when we have had both sexes together,which we usually do are definitely the ones in charge,although the males think they are.</p>
<p>They would have been lovely puppies as well.There were some of that cross around my area a few years ago and they were beautiful.</p>
<p>Joan and I have had boys and girls and they all have the same lovely setter nature but the girls are probably more gentle and home loving...........maybe! The bitches ,when we have had both sexes together,which we usually do are definitely the ones in charge,although the males think they are.</p>