Irish Setter breed information and pictures
The Irish Setter is part of the Sporting group. The Irish Setter is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Irish Setter is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The Irish Setter lifestyle is Prefers active outdoor activities; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living
Irish Setters are susceptible to gastric torsion (bloat), epilepsy and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It is important that when contacting a Irish Setter breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Irish Setter from a petstore which commonly are known to support Irish Setter puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Irish Setter health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Irish Setter breed standard.
Irish Setters are susceptible to gastric torsion (bloat), epilepsy and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It is important that when contacting a Irish Setter breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Irish Setter from a petstore which commonly are known to support Irish Setter puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Irish Setter health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Irish Setter breed standard.
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Irish Setter
Group: Sporting
Size: Shoulder height: 65 cm (25.5 inches) although sizes may vary.
Weight: 60-70 pounds
| Country of Origin: Ireland. |
| Character: This dog is lively, energetic, playful, and independent. Barking is infrequent. |
| Temperment: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets, and will enthusiastically welcome visitors. |
| Coat: Long and flat. Should be very few curls. The color should be rich chestnut, without a trace of black. White markings are common. There is a red-white Irish Setter that is mostly white with red markings. |
| Care: Irish Setters must be trimmed occasionally. Excess hair between the pads of the feet and under the ears must also be trimmed. |
| Colour: Mahogany or rich chestnut red |
| Comments: Fun loving, energetic companions that can be stubborn, but are willing to please once you've gained their loyalty. Their rollicking devil-may-care personality has made this dog very popular. The breed is sensitive and does not react well to harsh . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog |
The Irish Setter is part of the Sporting group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The Irish Setter lifestyle is Prefers active outdoor activities; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living