Red Setter or other?

[KnobChops]

I’m planning to take early retirement (50) in the next 2 years, so will finally be ready for another dog. I’ve previously had a poodle and a cocker spaniel (long deceased).

Always loved the Red Setter and I want a dog that likes a walk so that I keep fit. We have 2 Burmese cats which were bred in a house with a dog, they’re pretty robust and confident and I’m sure can put a pup in their place. But it’s something to consider.

I always had the dogs sleep on the bed and the cats also sleep on the bed. I’m not sure if that’s the best way nowadays, I hear a lot of dogs sleep in crates?

Any experience of this breed or any others people might recommend? What is the moulting like? Any health issues to watch out for? Thanks

@KnobChops

Why not get a rescue dog? Loads here looking for a new human to love;

www.facebook.com/Dog-Rehoming-Portugal-UK-100583338351742/

(I volunteer there so can take photos and videos if any of them catch your eye).

Have you seen the otterhound 😍

I want a red setter, so much but it does seem like a lifestyle as much as a dog - I’ve had a flat coated retriever (loved to go everywhere with me, hated being on his own more than a 2 hour stretch, loved to run and swim, never happier than on the bed or sofa) and the exercise requirement was manageable with some dog daycare when he was under age 8!

I suggest liver flat coats or duck tolling retrievers - similar looks and personality and slightly less high energy.

Or just go for the setter and make it your life!

ps there are good YouTube videos about red setters and their needs. And I called around breeders (to get on a puppy list) and got lots of useful advice before I got my fcr.

[quote Sarahlou63]@KnobChops

Why not get a rescue dog? Loads here looking for a new human to love;

www.facebook.com/Dog-Rehoming-Portugal-UK-100583338351742/

(I volunteer there so can take photos and videos if any of them catch your eye).[/quote]
I’m not ready for 2 years (need to retire first) will of course look rescues too. Do many come up that can be homed with cats?