With its elegant build and affectionate, sociable and playful nature, the Irish Setter is one of the favorite breeds of large dog lovers.
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Originally from Ireland, these large dogs captivate at first sight with their beautiful red coats, but when they show them outgoing, affectionate and playful temperament, falling in love with them becomes irresistible. Let's talk about the characteristics and features of this wonderful breed.
Irish Setter puppy.
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Features of the Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is a large sized dog with a muscular body, an elongated head, low-set ears and a medium-sized tail. But its most characteristic feature is its soft, silky, red-colored coat, which is shorter on the head, ears, and front of the paws, and longer, fringed on the rest of the body.
Life expectancy
From 12 to 15 years.
Origin
This elegant dog breed has its origins in Ireland. Its coat was originally white and tan, but breeders and hunters were looking for a hunting dog that was not only fast and had a strong sense of smell, but was also easily recognizable in the field. For this reason, they decided to create the red-coated Irish Setter, which has survived to this day.
Weight
Males: 27-32 kg Females: 24-29 kg.
Height
Males: 64-67 cm Females: 55-62 cm
Colors
Red or chestnut, mahogany.
Irish Setter.
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Irish Setter Personality
As we have already pointed out, the Irish Setter's temperament is part of its charm. This is a very sociable dog that loves human company. He is also affectionate, intelligent, loyal, somewhat mischievous and very playful, in fact he is often called the eternal puppy. Additionally, due to the fact that the Irish Setter is a hunting dog, it has a huge amount of energy.
Physical exercise
The first thing to remember if you are considering getting an Irish Setter is that they are dogs that require a lot of daily exercise. That is, long walks where they can run around and explore their environment, socialize with other dogs, and have all sorts of toys at their disposal around the house.
Otherwise, boredom may cause the Irish Setter to exhibit destructive behavior. Ultimately, we have a dog suitable for country houses, and not for small city apartments.
Irish Setter on a walk.
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Care
Their beautiful coats need to be brushed weekly to keep them clean and shiny, but the frequency of brushing should be increased during shedding.
Feeding
Due to their tendency to gain weight, the amount of food they consume must be monitored and should always be adapted to their age.
