Irish Setter

Glamorous mahogany gundog. Joyful, energetic and famously slow to mature.

GroupSporting
OriginIreland
Weight25โ€“32 kg
Height63โ€“69 cm
Lifespan12โ€“15 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK

The Irish Setter's flame-red coat and graceful build are unmistakable. Bred in Ireland to hunt game birds, today's Setter is a glamorous family companion famous for retaining puppy-like exuberance well into adulthood (often 3โ€“4 years).

Temperament

Joyful, affectionate, sociable, sometimes scatterbrained. Excellent with children and other pets. Bonded with everyone.

Exercise needs

90+ minutes of daily exercise. They love to run.

Grooming

Long silky red coat. Brush 3ร— weekly. Light trimming around feet/ears.

Common health issues

Bloat / GDV. Hip dysplasia. PRA. Hypothyroidism. Epilepsy in some lines.

๐Ÿ‘ Best for

Active families, multi-pet homes, owners who enjoy running.

๐Ÿ‘Ž Not best for

Apartments. Owners wanting a calm dog.

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