| The Irish Setter is an active, lovable dog. | | | | be found on the net. |
| She is full of spirit and needs plenty of | | | | |
| exercise. She is a watch dog but not a guard | | | | *Life Span. The Irish Setter can live between |
| dog. She can get along with other dogs but it | | | | 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, |
| is best if she is socialized with other pets | | | | medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| early on. She is patient with children. As a | | | | |
| reminder, never leave a child unsupervised | | | | *History. The Irish Setter comes from Ireland |
| with a puppy or dog. | | | | where they are possibly a cross between |
| | | | setters, pointers and spaniels. They were |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | first registered by the American Kennel |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | Association in 1878. |
| male Irish Setter is 26 to 28 inches to the | | | | |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and | | | | Some Registries: |
| 65 to 75 pounds. The female ranges from 24 to | | | | |
| 26 inches to the withers and 55 to 65 pounds. | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| Irish Setter is no exception. Be on the look | | | | |
| out for severe skin problems, epilepsy | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| (common in dogs), Canine Hip Dysplasia | | | | |
| (genetic based looseness in the hip joint | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | |
| lameness), bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| the second leading killer of dogs, can kill | | | | |
| within the hour, this space is too limited | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| for a complete explanation but you should | | | | |
| read up on this). Feeding more then once a | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| day and avoiding exercise right after meals | | | | |
| may help guard against bloat, Progressive | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| Retinal Atrophy (inherited disease of the | | | | |
| retina that can cause vision loss and | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| blindness), and hypothyroidism (sluggish | | | | |
| thyroid gland which can result in weight | | | | Litter Size: 7 to 8 Irish Setter puppies |
| gain). This disease list is an informative | | | | |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be | | | | Category: Gundog, Sporting Group |
| significant threats, please contact your | | | | |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | Terms To Describe: Active, swift, sweet, |
| | | | trainable, aristocratic, balance, outgoing, |
| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | stable, intelligent |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Very good watch dog. |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | A non aggressive dog. |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | |
| | | | Easy to housebreak. |
| *Grooming. The Irish Setter has a moderate | | | | |
| length soft and flat coat that sheds average. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| She should be brushed regularly. Brushing | | | | |
| will help her maintain a clean and healthy | | | | They have a mind of their own. |
| coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer | | | | |
| eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | Very poor watch dog. |
| emotional bond with her. | | | | |
| | | | Can be hard to train. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | Can be a bit flighty. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | Will roam if not controlled. |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | Needs activity and exercise. |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | |
| | | | *Other Names Known By: Red Setter |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| of the front feet. Generally a guillotine | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | faith guideline only. |
| competent instructions to accomplish this can | | | | |