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let's talk about the Irish Setter that
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glamorous red-haired beauty that seems
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to strut around like it owns the place
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sure they look stunning in the park but
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let me give you 12 reasons why you might
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want to think twice before bringing one
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of these high maintenance canines into
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your life one shedding the furry tsunami
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first off let's address the shedding
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owning an Irish Setter is like living
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with a walking fur Factory you'll find
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hair in your food on your clothes and
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probably even even in your coffee it's
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as if they're trying to create a new
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breed of dog hair Furniture you'll be
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vacuuming so much that you'll start
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dreaming about your vacuum cleaner two
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grooming a full-time job speaking of
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hair grooming an Irish Setter is not
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just a casual brush here and there no no
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this is a commitment you'll need to
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brush them several times a week to keep
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that beautiful coat from turning into a
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matted mess if you thought brushing your
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hair was a chore try doing it for a dog
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that thinks it's odd conditioning for a
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shampoo commercial three energy levels
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the marathon runner now let's talk
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energy these dogs are like little red
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Rockets they require vigorous exercise
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think 2 hours of walking every day if
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you're not ready to turn into their
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personal trainer you might as well just
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get a pet rock Instead at least rocks
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don't need to be walked or entertained
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four barking the vocal artist and don't
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even get me started on barking Irish
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Setters have a lot to say about every
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everything a leaf falls bark a squirrel
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looks at them bark you'll soon realize
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that your peaceful home has turned into
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a k9 opera house where every performance
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is loud and dramatic five health issues
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the hidden costs let's not forget the
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health issues these dogs can be prone to
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bloating and stomach problems so you'll
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need to keep an eye on their diet and
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feeding schedule that means extra trips
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to the vet and possibly some expensive
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bills that will make you question your
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Life Choices six the clown of dogs Irish
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Setters are known for their clownish
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personalities which sounds fun until you
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realize they might decide that your
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favorite pair of shoes is their new chew
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toy they're playful and silly but this
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can quickly turn into chaos if you're
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not prepared for their Antics seven
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space requirements not ideal for small
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living if you live in a small apartment
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think again these dogs thrive in
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spacious environments where they can run
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and play freely without feeling like
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they're stuck in a tiny box if you can't
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provide that space get ready for some
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serious indoor Zoom eyes your furniture
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won't survive eight Social Butterflies
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the need for interaction Irish Setters
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are social animals they love being
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around people and other pets if you're
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someone who enjoys Solitude or travels
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frequently forget about it they'll
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become anxious and may develop
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behavioral issues if left alone too
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often nine training challenges the
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stubborn scholar while they are
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intelligent training them can be quite
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the challenge because they can also be
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stubborn when they want to be you might
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find yourself in a battle of wills where
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neither side is willing to back down
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good luck with that 10 drool alert the
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slobber Factor let's talk drool yes
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drool Irish Setters can be moderate
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droolers especially after drinking water
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or when they're excited which is often
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you might find yourself constantly
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wiping up after them or investing in
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some stylish Str towels 11 not
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hypoallergenic for everywhere if you
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have allergies or sensitive skin owning
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an Irish Setter might not be the best
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idea since they are not hypoallergenic
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get ready for sneezing fits and itchy
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eyes as their fur makes itself at home
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in your living space 12 long-term
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commitment a decade plus relationship
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finally let's talk commitment Irish
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Setters live for about 12 to 15 years
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that's a long time to be tied down to
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one furry friend who needs constant care
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and attention are you ready for that
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kind of responsibility because if not
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maybe it's time to consider adopting a
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goldfish instead in conclusion while
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Irish Setters are undeniably Charming
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with their flowing coats and playful
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Spirits owning one comes with its fair
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share of challenges that require serious
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consideration so before diving head
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first into dog ownership with an Irish
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Setter take a moment to reflect on
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whether you're truly ready for this this
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Whirlwind of joy and chaos