German Shorthaired Setter Dog Breed

Below are details and specs for the German Shorthaired Setter dog breed.

These dogs are affectionate with family and gentle with the children and friends. These hybrids tend to make great family companions as they are energetic, playful and loyal. German Shorthaired Setter will bark to let you know when someone comes to the door, but given their friendly nature, they're not guard dogs. This is a great dog to consider if you are someone looking for a companion dog.

While this mix will do well with older kids who have honor for dogs, the German Shorthaired Setter is not well suited for small children who might tease and chase it. They need an outlet for their energy and their mind, as they are highly intelligent. In general, they are very mild-natured and not easily provoked to aggression or anger; this makes them great family dogs! Like the German Shorthaired Pointer they do not make good guard dogs because they are not territorial. German Shorthaired Setter are pack dogs and will be unhappy if left unaccompanied all day. If you have a family with small children, it is essential that you choose a patient, mild-mannered breed that will get along with children.