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An Irish Setter is a dog breed within the type of standing hunting dogs. The breed originates from Ireland and is primarily bred for bird hunting and retrieval.
The Irish Setter is an ancient breed of dog that is thought to have existed since the mid-19th century. It was deliberately bred in Ireland, using the Irish red / white Setter, which is considered the ancestor of the breed in many ways. The breed was bred when the Irish hunters wanted a fast working dog with a strong sense of smell and a color that was easy to spot. There are two variants of the Irish setter, which, however, are regarded as two independent breeds; the red / white Setter and the all-red Setter. The red / white Setter is the oldest.
In Gaelic, which is a Celtic language derived from the British Isles, the dog is called modder rhu. The breed got its final name in 1876 and, in 1882, the kennel club The Irish Red Club was formed as the first breed club for the breed. Shortly thereafter, in 1885, the breed standard was established. Some years later, the breed was exported abroad, e.g. especially Scandinavia.
An Irish Setter is a medium-sized dog that looks a bit like the English Setter and a Gordon Setter. Both males and females weigh between 27 and 32 kg and are between 60 and 70 cm tall.
The coat is silky soft, long to medium and straight. The fur is most often chestnut brown, mahogany colored or golden red. The fur is the longest around the ears, on the legs, on the neck and the abdomen. The breed's most characteristic feature is the long ears, which tend to flutter around when running. In addition, the breed has very long legs, which makes it a formidable sprinter.
The Irish Setter is a dog with a high energy level. It is lively and fast with an indomitable hunting desire. It may well tend to get a little violent in play, simply because it has so much energy. However, the Irish Setter is gentle as a lamb and is both friendly and accommodating to humans and other dogs. It is more calm towards children, and is therefore very suitable as a family dog.
Due to its great need for activity, an Irish Setter requires a family who are willing to activate the dog. The Irish Setter is therefore well suited to the family that likes to be outdoors and active in nature and would like to have a faithful companion with them. If the breed does not get drained of all its energy, it will get bored, frustrated and perhaps become destructive.
The Irish Setter is a dog that is relatively easy to breed. It gladly accepts instructions and is very attentive and contact-seeking towards its owner. If you train it thoroughly from the time it is a puppy, you can expect to get a dog that will be very obedient. However, it can be difficult to call it back, if it sees or is frightened by game. In addition, it should be kept on a leash in busy areas, even if you can easily call the dog to you. The Irish Setter is not a watchdog, so if you want a dog to look after the house while you are not at home, it is not an Irish Setter to choose. An Irish Setter, on the other hand, would welcome everyone, including burglars, inside.
An Irish Setter requires a lot of fur care, and this is something you should consider before acquiring one. The coat should be checked for impurities every day and brushed diligently and thoroughly several times a week. If you take care of and maintain the coat, the dog sheds significantly less. Particular attention must be paid to the fur around the chest, legs and tail, as there is a particular risk of entanglement.
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