| Irish Setter |
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Breed Description | |
| Also Called: Red Setter | ||
| Height: The Irish Setter's height ranges from 25-27 inches. | ||
| Weight: The Irish Setter's weight ranges from 60-70 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Irish Setter is mahogany or rich chestnut red with no black. | ||
| General Appearance: The Irish Setter is an active, aristocratic bird dog, rich red in color, substantial yet elegant in build. Standing over two feet tall at the shoulder, the dog has a straight, fine, glossy coat, longer on ears, chest, tail and back of legs. Afield, the Irish Setter is a swift-moving hunter; at home, a sweet natured, trainable companion. | ||
| Temperament: The Irish Setter has a rollicking personality. Shyness, hostility or timidity are uncharacteristic of the breed. An outgoing, stable temperament is the essence of the Irish Setter. | ||
| Care: The Irish Setter's coat requires weekly attention to avoid mats. | ||
| Training: The Irish Setter is not an early developer and they frequently require more training than some other breeds. | ||
| Activity: The Irish Setter likes lots of exercise and requires long walks. A fenced yard is necessary for this breed. | ||
| Life Span: The Irish Setter lives about 12-14 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Irish Setter averages about 7-8 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Irish Setter originated in Ireland. | ||
| Brief History: Historians of the breed differ in their opinions on the origin. Most believe it evolved from the spaniels crossed to the pointer, English and Gordon Setter, the Irish Water Spaniel and possibly the Bloodhound. The breed was essentially established by the 1800's. Many believe the breed's beauty has been its undoing. Two distinct types have evolved, bench or show and field or hunting. The "show dogs" were developed with very little thought for working ability, a utilitarian coat, or a great increase in size. These two types have grown so far apart that few are competitive in the other's arena. The show dog, while a beauty, due to its size, probably does not have the endurance to spend a day afield hunting. Its long coat would require hours of grooming if taken hunting. The field type is a much smaller dog and in some cases has almost a snipey muzzle and is fine of bone. The two types may have very different personalities. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC(GB), UKC |
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