Is an Irish setter a good first dog?

Is an Irish setter a good first dog?

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Irish setters tend to be friendly and make good family dogs, but they can be a bit too big and rambunctious with small children.

Q. How fast do Irish setters grow?

Irish setters typically reach their full height by 10-12 months but will continue to gain weight slowly until around 12-18 months. Most Irish setters grow to be between 24-28 inches in height, and 55-75 lbs in weight, depending on gender.

Q. How much do Irish setter puppies weigh?

Irish Setter Diet

Dog AgeDog WeightFood Type
3 Months18 lbsDry
6 Months35 lbsDry
9 Months50 lbsDry* (Puppy/Adult)
12 Months+65 lbsDry (Adult formula)

Q. Which breed of dog sheds the least?

Low-Shedding Dog Breeds

  • Afghan Hound. She’s elegant and dignified, with a single layer of long flowing hair that requires much bathing and grooming, which helps reduce her shedding.
  • American Hairless Terrier.
  • Bedlington Terrier.
  • Bichon Frise.
  • Brussels Griffon.
  • Cairn Terrier.
  • Chinese Crested.
  • Coton de Tulear.

Q. What big dogs don’t shed that much?

Known as the “king of terriers”, the Airedale is one of the large dog breeds that don’t shed. They are the largest of the terrier breeds….

  • SALUKI.
  • PERUVIAN INCA ORCHID (HAIRLESS)
  • POODLE.
  • IRISH WATER SPANIEL.
  • GIANT SCHNAUZER.
  • BOUVIER DES FLANDRES.
  • THE GOLDENDOODLE.
  • PORTUGUESE WATER DOG.

Q. What breed of dog doesn’t shed or smell?

Bichon frise Another dog that tends to be a good breed for allergy sufferers, the bichon is a low- to no-odor dog that doesn’t shed much but requires regular brushing.

Q. Which dog smells the most?

Below is a list of the most smelliest dog breeds known to date.

  • Beagle. Although Beagles are arguably one of the most adorable dogs, they have a distinguishable odor that is unattractive to most owners.
  • Cocker Spaniel.
  • Basset Hound.

Q. What are the cleanest dog breeds?

The Cleanest Dog Breeds You Can Own

  1. American Hairless Terrier. This breed of dogs has no hair and therefore there’s no shedding.
  2. Basenji. This dog breed has a very short coat of hair that’s easy to care for and requires minimal grooming.
  3. Bedlington Terrier.
  4. Bichon Frise.
  5. Chihuahua.
  6. Chow Chow.
  7. Dalmatian.
  8. German Pinscher.

Q. What is the best all around dog breed?

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  • Golden Retriever.
  • Beagle.
  • Pug.
  • Irish Setter.
  • Brussels Griffon.
  • Newfoundland.
  • French Bulldog. French Bulldogs are one of the world’s most popular small-dog breeds, especially among city dwellers.
  • Collie. Collies are legendary for their herding skills.
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