Irish Setter

IRISH SETTER

Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below.

AKC Height: Ideally, dogs 27"; bitches 25". Color: Mahogany or rich chestnut red with no black. A small amount of white on chest, throat or toes, or a narrow centered streak on skull is allowed.

Basic Requirements: Irish Setters are very active dogs that need a large, well-fenced yard in which to run and play on a daily basis. Early obedience training is important. Weekly brushing will help to control moderate shedding, and occasional trimming is necessary.

Temperament: Irish Setters are happy, playful dogs. They make good family pets. Although they will probably bark when a stranger approaches the home, they are not generally aggressive watchdogs.

Health (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 13 years. Watch for PRA, hip dysplasia, epilepsy,

Rescue / Irish Setter breeders

De la Isla Verde Setter Irlandés

Horacio Mosto, Argentina

http://www.delaislaverde.com.ar

Ainalba

Jose Javier Diaz, Spain

http://www.geocities.com/ainalba

Top photo courtesy of Kennel De La Isla Verde Irish Setters.

Bottom photo courtesy of Julia Hatfield Morris.

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