Yes, Rusty, the Irish Setter, was a girl. We had her 12 years. Given to us by a college professor who had no time for her and had to board her a lot when he traveled. Came into my husband's gas station one day with the dog and asked if he knew anyone who wanted a dog? Our 8 yr old son was there and my husband probably told the professor 'yes' right away but first he had to ask his wife. Unhuh. Lots of good memories of Rusty though. I cried for two days after she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.