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Description: The Irish Setter is a medium to
large dog used for hunting or companionship. The
dog will be 26 and 28 inches at the shoulder and
will weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. The bitch is
24 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs 50 to
60 pounds. The Irish Setter is a rather elegant
looking dog, with a long neck and legs. The coat
is of medium length, with feathering on the ears,
legs, tail, chest, and undersides. The color of
the coat is chestnut red to mahogany. There might
be a touch of white on the chest or toes. The
Irish Setter will live from 11 to 15 years. This
dog is also known as the Irish Red Setter.

History: Although references to setting dogs
appear as early as the 16th century, the Irish
Setter did not emerge from the general setter
pool until about 1800. To create the dog,
breeders used the Irish Water Spaniel, English
Setter, Pointer, Irish Terrier, and Gordon
Setter. Originally a red and white dog with
shorter legs than the breed now has, by the 19th
century a pure red dog had been obtained. The
Irish Setter was bred to be a hunting dog and
excelled at flushing birds from cover. It is
sturdy enough to handle most terrains.

Temperament: The Irish Setter is a good natured
breed and is known for its affectionate manner.
This is an enthusiastic dog that will get along
well with cats and other household pets. It has
no problem in its relations with other dogs.
Children are considered a close friend by this
dog and it will enjoy playing with them. As the
Irish Setter will generally treat everyone as a
buddy, it does not make a very good guard dog.
This dog is often used as a therapy dog due to
its good nature.

Health Issues: The Irish Setter is considered to
be a fairly healthy breed, but problems can
arise, as they can with any living creature. This
dog can be subject to epilepsy. Bloat, or stomach
torsion, is a serious problem that will need
immediate veterinary intervention to save the
dog's life. Several small meals instead of one
large one, and a quiet time after eating are
thought to help prevent bloat. As with most
larger breeds, hip dysplasia can also occur.

Grooming: The coat of the Irish Setter will
require daily brushing and combing. The
feathering, especially, can become matted and
tangled if not attended to. If the dog is used
for hunting or other outside activities, it is
important to remove any burrs or other plant
matter that might have become tangled in the
coat. Ticks should be removed promptly. The
longer a tick remains attached, the greater are
the chances of its transmitting some disease.

Living Conditions: As the Irish Setter is a very
affectionate dog, it should be with its human
family as much as possible, regardless of whether
it is a hunting dog or a companion. This dog is
unsuitable for apartment living and should at
least have a yard to play in. Long walks or runs
are needed by this dog every day; it was bred for
hunting and activity and needs to burn off its
energy. If denied proper exercise, the dog will
become bored and destructive.

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