Hi Pamela, sorry for the delay in replying. Yes although they have a reputation for being scatty our setters have always been really calm and laid-back and as you say wonderful with children and other dogs. They have not been too keen on cats though and I don't think they would cuddle up to a cat like your well behaved dogs! They look so lovely in your photos!
Strange coincidence - my Dad lives in Almeria, he moved to La Alfoquia 4 years ago. We have not yet been to visit partly because I don't want to put the dogs in kennels and I have had some health problems. But he really likes living out there. Where in Almeria are you? Have you been there long and how have the dogs adjusted to the heat? It is still blooming freezing here, this winter seems to have gone on forever! We are picking up our new setter puppy on Friday so will put some photos on soon. Take care.

Fiona x

Happy Bithday Pamela!!! are you sharing your cake with all your pets?