I frequently see people on Facebook and other social media sites asking complete strangers where they can find a Gordon setter or Irish setter that can hunt.While that might seem like a good starting point, many times these prospective dog owners get led astray by people who are either ignorant, or simply trying to sell puppies regardless of their quality and background. Along with varied suggestions, they’ll also get many answers from naysayers advising them to completely steer clear of both breeds since they are just “show” dogs and no longer have the nose, drive, or conformation to be decent bird dogs.

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