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Irish Setter breed information and pictures
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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.
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Irish Setter |
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Group:
Sporting |
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Shoulder Height:
25.50 in - 25.50 in |
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Weight:
60-70 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Ireland - Brought to USA in the late 1800's mainly as gun dogs. Heritage not clear, but it is thought that various sporting breeds form it's foundation. Considered by many to be the most aristocratic and beautiful of all the show dogs. .
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:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog
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Recent Irish Setter breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- American Kennel Club - Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is an active, aristocratic bird dog, rich red in color, ... Breed Rescue. Information on AKC Irish Setter Puppies. Irish Setter Breed Standard ...
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The FCI Breed Standard for the Irish Setter stipulates males: 23 to 26.5 inches ... Irish Setter Breed Standard. Sporting Group. General Appearance ...
- Irish Setter Breed Standard - The Kennel Club
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