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Irish Setter
A glossy red gundog bred in Ireland to locate game birds.
♥ Swipe on the Irish SetterQuick facts
- Origin
- Ireland
- Size
- Large
- Energy
- High
- Bred for
- Setting game birds
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Temperament
- Outgoing, sweet-natured, lively
- Exercise
- 90 min/day
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- Medium
- Training
- Moderate
- With children
- Great
- Apartment
- No
Where the Irish Setter comes from
Irish Setters were bred in Ireland in the 1700s to find game birds and set, or crouch, in front of them. The red coat became a signature of the breed.
Personality and daily life
Outgoing, sweet-natured and lively. Irish Setters stay playful for many years and love people.
Irish Setters are exuberant redheads who need space to run. Their feathered coat needs regular brushing.
Exercise, grooming and health
Long daily exercise with room to run. The silky coat needs brushing several times a week. Bloat, hip dysplasia and eye issues occur.
Is a Irish Setter right for you?
Active families with a large yard.
- Needs space, so not ideal for small apartments
- Great with children
- Needs regular grooming
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.