Same question would be how many setters do you see at them? That does not mean to say anything bad about them either. I own the Irish and some are in fact very versitile. Just because you do not see them there does not make bad at it. Infact in alot of cases far from it. There is some breeds out there that responcible owners do not disclose every thing about them. The Irish is just one of those. We as Irish owners learned alot from folks trying to breed a dog just for certain features. Unfortunately looks was what had all but distroyed the Irish. There is good breeders out there that keep them from falling under those standards of simply good looks today.

So to pick any one type of dog and choose is simply put wrong. You as a future owner should see how they work in the field and ect.. Then decide what is best for you and your needs..