Irish Setter Breed Profile
KC Group Gundog
Size Large
Good with children? Unknown
Good guard dogs? No
Moulting level Medium
Grooming Moderate
Exercise requirement Lots
Jogging partner Yes
Irish Setter Breed Profile
History of the Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is also often called the Red Setter (or Madra rua, which means ‘red dog’ in Gaelic) because of his stunning coat. It is said that the same gene that makes the Irish Setter red is responsible for so many Irish and Scottish people having ginger hair and freckles — but this may or may not be true! Two Irish Setters have been owned by US presidents and have found their way into the White House, one called Mike, owned by Harry Truman, and the other called King Timahoe, owned by Richard Nixon. Despite having such a royal name, King Timahoe disgraced himself by shredding a carpet in the Oval Office!
Irish Setter character
More suited to country than town, the Setter loves free gallop and will take plenty of exercise to occupy its mind. Lovely family dogs, loves children and are relatively easy to obedience train. Likes to be with people and not left on their own for too long. Requires firm and consistent training, otherwise can be quite a handful. A fast dog who is clean, intelligent and generally loves life.
Irish Setter size
Can be up to 68.5cm and 32kg in weight.
Irish Setter health
Generally healthy, but Hip Dysplasia is known, also gastric torsion can occur, so take care feeding and exercising.
Irish Setter care
This is a racy gundog and unless given attention and exercise, can be incredibly boisterous in the home.
Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual.