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