Setter or a Golden Retriever

[Jenr]

I'm in the market for a new dog. I've had a golden for 13 years, but he stays with my parents now. I'm looking into either a Gordon Setter or an Irish Setter just because I'd like something different/new, but I've had such great experiences with Goldens that it's hard for me to justify looking for anything else.

Does anyone here have a setter? If so, could you give me some advice?

[Judy b]

Go to the pound and whatever awesome dog you find. I had two lab mutts growing up, that we got at the pound, and my current dog happened to a rotweiller, also from the pound. He's the biggest baby and is great with small children. Story here cannot always judge a dog by its breed, and go to the pound and save a pup from getting killed. But if you want an awesome breed get an australian Shepard, they re super loyal and will follow you everywhere.

[The 9/12 Project 9.12.01]

I agree with the above poster.

I know many Irish Setters are pretty inbred. Same problem with Goldens, really. Mutts are more likely to not die from pure pred defects and disorders, which is nice.

I personally would go for a Golden, English Setter or pound mutt. Since all these breeRAB are high energy, maybe even a border collie or aussie shepherd? Smart, smart dogs.

[asianondrums]

I had a golden retriever growing up, and have another one after he passed. I also have a bordercollie-german shepard mutt, that thing is going to live forever. Shes 14 but still scales and jumps over a 6 foot chain link fence. Goldens are definitely my favorite breed though, I will definitely be getting another one when I'm out of school.

[le general]

In the market? Something seems so wrong from that phrase. haha

And don't shop, adopt.

[E-clip]

A buddy of mine has a Golden-doodle and it's a riot! Goofiest/friendliest dog ever and he looks like a giant sheep or something! Best part is he doesn't shed!

I may be bias because I have a 10 year old Carolina Dog but she is such an intelligent dog. So smart and just an all around awesome dog, sorta looks like a dingo. I highly recommend looking into them.

[Mr. Curiosity]

+1 for pound dog.

[Scott w]

I would definitely adopt if I just needed a dog to have a dog. I actually recommend that to my frienRAB. I need a really smart, really obedient gun dog though...for duck hunting and tracking. I guess theoretically a mutt could be an awesome gun dog if I was lucky, but there's too much uncertainty.

[**S**]

rhodesian ridgeback. bred to hunt lions, can run for days and are very trainable. plus they're shorthaired and won't shed everywhere.

use petfinder.com to find a dog to adopt from the specific breed you want. save a dog, save money, achieve end goal of finding a hunting dog.

[New Boots & ?]

Didn't realize you were going to be using it for hunting.