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Irish Setter overview
The Irish Setter originated in Ireland in 1700s. They are friendly gundogs, active and boisterous. Can be difficult to train and requires a lot of active play, exercise and regular grooming.
An Irish Setter suits active family groups that has experience in owning dogs.
Other known names for Irish Setter
Red Setter
Irish Setter foreign names
Ierse Setter (Dutch), Setter Irlandais Rouge (French), Setter Irlandés (Spanish)
Origin
Ireland
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 27-32 kg.
70 lbs.
Female: 27-32 kg.
60 lbs.
Height
Male: 64-69 cm.
27 inches.
Female: 64-69 cm.
25 inches.
Colours, markings and patterns
Rich chestnut with no trace of black.
White on chest, throat, chin or toes, or small star on forehead, or narrow streak or blaze on nose or face will not disqualify.
Irish Setter links we are happy to endorse
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Irish Setter – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC
Irish Setter references and further reading
Netherlands
Ierse Setter Club
USA
Irish Setter Club of America
UK
Irish Setters UK & Ireland
Irish Setter Rescue
Irish Setter Association
Please get in touch
If you are an animal photographer, an expert on Irish Setter dogs or a breeder, we would love to hear from you. We strive to have all the latest, most helpful and accurate information on our website, but nobody is perfect, so we do ask for your feedback if we can improve our website.
Please get in touch
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Irish Setter picture ideas
Featured image
AP-0SPUC7 - Irish Red Setter working type at field trial
Photo © Animal Photography, Eva-Maria Kramer
