Irish Setter Information

Various breeds have been named as ancestors of the Irish Setter. Many claim that they were developed from a crossing of Irish Water Spaniel and Irish Terrier, while others believe it was a crossing of English Setter, spaniel and Pointer crosses with possibly some Gordon Setter included.

They were originally called the Irish Red Setter by the Irish Setter Club of America. Their earliest ancestors were rarely one colored dogs, but more were actually red and white.

The Irish Setter is a great sporting breed, very outgoing and make wonderful pets. They can become snappy with children if they are not raised in a home with children. Many are also a bit moody when being groomed by someone who they are not familiar with, so it's best to find a groomer and let your dog build a relationship with them rather than switching from groomer to groomer. Irish Setters are in no way like a Labrador Retriever who welcomes nearly anyone and everyone- you must pass an Irish Setters approval to be accepted.

Irish Setter males should stand about 27 inches tall and weigh around 70 pounds, females 25 inches all and weigh 60 pounds. Their coloring is mahogany or rich chestnut red.

Health conditions associated with the breed include Hip Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Bloat and Allergies.

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