Irish Setter
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Irish Setter
| Irish Setter |
Irish Setter head
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| Alternative names |
Red Setter
Irish Red Setter |
| Country of origin |
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Ireland |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 7 Section 2 #120 |
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AKC: |
Sporting |
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ANKC: |
Group 3 (Gundogs) |
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CKC: |
Group 1 - Sporting Dogs |
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KC (UK): |
Gundog |
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NZKC: |
Gundog |
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UKC: |
Gun Dog Breeds |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Setter, is a
breed of
gundog.
Appearance
An Irish Setter after swimming
The coat is moderately long and silky and of a deep red color, and it
requires maintenance. The undercoat is abundant in winter weather. Irish Setters
range in height from 25 to 27 inches (64-69 cm), males weigh 60 to 70 pounds
(27-32 kg) and females 53 to 64 pounds (24-29 kg). The FCI Breed Standard for
the Irish Setter stipulates males: 23 to 26.5 inches (58-67 cm), females: 21.5
to 24.5 inches (55-62 cm).
Temperament
This happy, playful breed is known for its
joie de vivre and thrives on activity. It is faster and has more
endurance than other setter breeds. In general, Irish Setters are friendly,
enjoy human company, and actively look for other dogs with which to play. They
are excellent with children. Due to the breed's need for frequent activity, this
is an inappropriate dog for inactive families or apartment dwellers.
Irish setters need plenty of activity.
History
The breed was developed in
Ireland in
the 1700s from the
Old Spanish Pointer, setting
spaniels, and
early Scottish
setters. Early
Irish Setters were white with red blotches on their coats, but today the
Setter's coat is a rich mahogany color. The Irish Red and White Setter is more
closely related to those early Setters. Its name in Gaelic is Modder rhu
or "red dog". Originally, the Irish Setter was bred for
hunting,
specifically for setting or pointing upland
gamebirds.
They are similar to other members of the
setter family
such as the
English Setter and
Gordon Setter. Today, the Irish Setter is more commonly found as a companion
and family pet.
Miscellaneous
Bus
Éireann, the national bus company in the
Republic of Ireland, uses the Red Setter as its
corporate logo.
Famous Setters
- King Timahoe, pet of
Richard Nixon
- Mike, pet of
Harry Truman
External links
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