IRISH SETTER

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Breed Group

Irish setters belong to breed group of Gun dog/Sporting dog. Irish setters are kept as pets by many persons and has another name of Irish Red Setter

Weight

The body weight of the female dogs ranges from 25 to 29 kg, whereas the male dogs have the body weigh ranging from 29 to 34 kg.

When the body weight exceeds this range, the pet owner needs to be careful about the obese status affecting their dogs.

Height

Height of female dogs or bitches is about sixty one to sixty six cms, whereas the height of male dogs has the range from sixty six to seventy one cms.

Color(s)

The chestnut red colored coat is present. Earlier Irish setters were white with red blotches in the coat. The earlier name is red-dog in Gaelic.

Coat

The animal has soft, flat and medium length coat.

Overview

Both the English and Irish setters are ancestors of Spanish Pointers. In United States of America, the IR is called as the Irish Red Setter.

Only in 1900s, due to selective breeding and intense breeding programs, pure Irish setters emerged to have many prizes and appreciation.

Character

Since the IS is a very active dog, the dog is not much suitable for the place like an apartment. The reason for this is that this breed needs free place to get a good amount of exercise.

Hence, city is less suitable than a village for this. If not, the dog need to be given good amount of exercise in the form of fast walk or jogging.

Temperament

No guarding instincts are present with this animal but are better suited to move with children and other animals.

Lovable temperament is present and is responsive one. These dogs are not naturally aggressive in temperament.

They are more friendly animals and get along well in new places.

Care

The animal needs good brushing and bathing should be carried out periodically in order to keep it dirt free.

Grooming is to be done in a gentle manner because rough handling during the grooming activities may lead to defects in the hair follicle and hair loss may occur in an excessive manner.

Regular deworming and vaccination are the must to keep this IS in a healthy status.

Training

Planned type of training is a best one for the dogs like IR.

Activity

Due to the high level of activities, the Irish setter needs to be taken for a long walk, on a daily basis. If not, Irish setter is unable to get controlled and is restless also.