Aren’t Irish Setters on the selfish side? Just asking.
They are sweet loving dogs. Easy going, gentle. Some say they aren't that "bright". Give me sweet temperament over "brains" any day!
I don’t know about selfish, but they are crazier than loons. You have to have a lot of patience and good sense of humor to own one. They don’t become emotional or mental adults until they are about three. But great dogs if you have the space and energy to give them the exercise they need. They are not apartment dogs.