FAQ's

What's currently available from Bright Star? See Puppies or e-mail us for the latest information: mczar@brytestar.com

What's the price of a pup? Starting at $1,000; see Terms

How can I reserve a pup? Send a deposit; see Terms

How can I get a dog from Bright Star if I don't live in Northern California? We are experienced at shipping pups; see Terms

Are your dogs guaranteed? See Terms

 What are some of Bright Star's achievements? See Statistics and Accomplishments

Tell me about Gordon Setters. See The Gordon Setter

Tell me about Irish Setters. See The Kid in the Dog Suit

What's the difference between Gordon and Irish Setters?

See The Red and the Black

What's the difference between an Irish Setter and a Red Setter? See When Is a Red Setter an Irish Setter?

How long do these dogs live? Average lifespan of both breeds is 10-12 years.

How big do these dogs get? See Gordon Setter or Irish Setter .

 How much exercise do these dogs need? See Exercise

How much grooming do these dogs require?

Click here for the short answer: Everyday grooming

Click here for the show dog version: Care of a show type coat

Are these dogs good with children? See Gordons and Kids or Irish and Kids

Are these dogs protective? See Gordon protectiveness or Irish protectiveness

Are these dogs good with other dogs? See Gordons and other dogs or

Irish and other dogs

What are the health problems in these breeds? See Gordon health or Irish health 

How can I get more information about these breeds?

See our Bibliographies or visit the Irish Setter Club of America's  and the Gordon Setter Club of America's web site

What kind of work do these dogs do? See Introduction to Pointing Dogs

What is a field trial? See My First Field Trial

How do I start my pup on birds? See Training Tips

How can I learn to show my dog? See You Can Show Your Own Dog

How do I take care of my dog's coat? See How to Care for a Show Coat