The rich red color of the Irish Setter is the unmistakable mark of one of the favorite Sporting Dogs in the United States, at least in the Conformation Ring. This dog usually sends the crowd into huge rounds of applause as it floats around the ring. This is an animal that is definitely a "crowd-pleaser" and it is no wonder. A well balanced smoothly moving Irish Setter is a breathtakingly beautiful animal...the sort that all the crowd can take pleasure in watching.
Irish Setters originally were developed from the very old breed, the Red and White Irish setter which was a familiar sight in Ireland and Great Britain as early as the fifteenth century. The Red and White still exists is smaller numbers today but the pure red Setter has proved to be a much more popular breed, although in stature and structure there are only small differences. The Irish Setter that is used as a hunting dog possesses an untiring desire to hunt and works well in the field, however those who use him in the field often will have to sacrifice some of the beautiful coat to the scissors in return for a few less cockleburs to pick out. In truth there has been more emphasis placed on breeding for the coat color , texture and and its length than on breeding hunting qualities. As a result the Irish Setter has become less in vogue as a hunting dog than it was in years past.
The Irish Setter should always have a deep red coloring, over the whole body including the nose and rims of the eyes, which should be "self-colored" . He has the build of the typical bird dog, well laid back in the shoulder and well angulated in the rear, giving him a long ground covering stride and the essential ability to quarter and turn when hunting for the covey of quail or pheasant. His entire appearance should present a picture of aristocratic elegance. The dog should stand 25-27 inches at the shoulder. The longer rear legs should be well angulated and the dog when moving should be absolutely free and straight. There should be long straight feathering on the dog's ears, chest, belly, inside of the thighs and the backs of the front legs, the rear legs and the tail, with the rest of the coat lying flat and relatively smoothly with little wave or curl.
The Irish Setter breed certainly does have more than beauty, for a well bred Irish Setter is a thorough gentleman and a faithful friend in the home or on the weekend hunt. Their temperament is irreproachable, always happy and always willing to please, although a puppy can be quite boisterous, he is usually also very tractable and easy to train. The typical Irish Setter is a dog that displays great family loyalty and a generally even temper, making an ideal companion and family dog for those who like to have a big dog. Being good with all ages, from the very young to the very old, the Irish Setter has endeared himself to the hearts of all who have known him.
Irish Setters are extremely swift, with an excellent sense of smell and are hardy over any terrain and in any climate. The Irish Setter is used for all types of hunting. Irish Setters have balanced, elegant, medium-sized frames (sometimes larger) covered in silky red coats that grow long on the ears, tails and chests. Their handsome, lean heads have long muzzles, almond shaped eyes, dark noses and long, thin ears.
Irish setters stand between 25 and 27 inches (64 and 69 centimeters) high at the shoulder and weigh from 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms). Basically a hunting dog, the Irish setter is also popular as a pet. Irish Setters present a training challenge because they are stubborn, easily distracted, and quick to bore, but most of them are quite intelligent. It takes a great deal of patience and commitment to train an Irish Setter; however, such training is an absolute necessity, and it usually proves to be fun and rewarding for both dog and owner. Irish Setters are not naturally aggressive, although can bark to protect the area from strangers. Despite being marked as slow-witted dogs by many, their trainability as working gun dogs belies this.
Irish Setter males weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. Females weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. Irish Setter Rescue will neither accept nor place any dog who is temperamentally unsafe or who has shown aggression towards people in the past. Irish setter pup's for sale. Both parent's kc reg but pup's are not due to losing paper's in the move.
Irish setters present a training challenge because they can be soft, stubborn, easily distracted, and quick to bore, but most of them are quite intelligent. It takes a great deal of patience and commitment to train an Irish setter; however, such training is an absolute necessity, and it usually proves to be fun and rewarding for both dog and owner.
Early Irish Setters were white with red blotches on their coats, but today the Setter's coat is a rich mahogany color. Originally, the Irish Setter was bred for hunting, specifically for setting or pointing upland game birds.
Irish Setters are traditionally used for many types of hunting because of their swiftness, keen sensitivity to smell and are enduring through practically any type of terrain and in virtually any weather condition. This breed was popular for hunting on the wetlands.
Irish Setters have an excellent sense of smell and have been used for centuries to hunt and pick up scents that may be undetectable to other dogs. This dog has been bred for hunting, tracking, pointing, watchdogging, and competitive obedience. Irish Setters are active dogs that need a few miles walk every day, and are cannot be trusted off leash, since they like to follow scents, so they should only be let off well away from traffic. They like ball games, once you have taught them how to play ball. Irish Setters are very playful dogs that have a mind of their own. They don't tend to bark much and greet all strangers enthusiastically even if they are unwanted visitors.
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