Originally Posted by Doc E

High level Hunt Test titles certainly don't bear that out.



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Originally Posted by Phil from Maine

I would go with what you feel you want.. That is exactly what I had done and do not have any regrets. There was a lot of folks tell me the Irish setters were no good and only had those stupid show dogs left in them. I did do some research and found what I had wanted. They hunt great for me and soon I will be running them on birds again. I wanted to trial mine but couldn't get the time to do it. I had even went out with those guys and walked a few braces when I could get the chance to. But, with my work schedule being what it is I couldn't make any plans on getting them to trial. So i enjoy them just the way they are. Good luck on what you decide Warren..

Originally Posted by Don Fischer

I run Setter's and keeping burrs out can be a problem. Two things to try. I have a set of A5 Oster clippers with a #10 blade and I shave them down about early August. Another method I've heard works well is get some Show Sheen, for show dogs, and spray it on them. I was told once years ago to put Pam cooking spray on them. Forget that. I did it and Pam mixed with lots of dirt and burrs requires an A5 clipper to remove!

Originally Posted by sconnyhunter

If that is your only criterion for picking a dog. You need a lot of help.

Goldens in my experience (I've had three, none lived less than 12 yrs) are supremely more intelligent than any lab I've ever encountered.