We have three English Setters. They prefer to sleep together in their kennel. Once in a great while they will come to bed. The two in the avatar are sisters, and they have been sleeping together since birth, so they REALLY like to be together. The older mama, prefers to sleep in the closet on her own bed, or next to the bed. I can't imagine being without them. They are so gentle, and intelligent. A wonderful dog around children and great hunters also. They have a kennel in the garage, with a doggie door to the outside... so they can be outside and still get in out of the weather. Most of the time they are in the kitchen with us!