Well, I never spent any time around Irish Setters or Cavaliers so I can't comment. But I'm sure there is a certain level of dumbness that once you get to it's all a matter of opinion. LOL. But bet if they are as dumb as pugs they are just as loveable too!
don’t know any Cavaliers, but Irish Setters are dumber than a box of rocks...had one as a kid...beautiful but stupid...j