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NO not really its more a hunting dog then a watch dog its a great pet all familys' will love and enjoy this dog. :)
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What 2 dogs you mix with to get a Irish setter?
An Irish Setter, and an Irish Setter...
When was the Irish Setter recognized by the AKC?
The Irish Setter was recognized by the AKC in 1878.
What is a Large gun dog with a brownish red coat called?
Irish setter Irish setter
What was the Irish Setter first bred for?
The Irish Setter was developed from mixing the Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, English Setter, Pointer, and the Gordon Setter. It was originally called the Irish Red Setter in the United States. At one time the Irish Setter was a red & white dog with shorter legs than today's breed. The shorter legs were most likely bred in to help the dogs "set" the game. They would crouch down low near the bird so that the hunter could walk over and toss a net over the pray and the dog. In the 19th century selective breeding produced a dog with a pure chestnut red coat and the white was bred out of the breed. It is probably older then the English Setter. The English and Irish Setters are both ancestors of the Spanish Pointer. The Irish Setter is an all purpose hunting dog, both a pointer and retriever in all types of terrains. They are especially good for hunting game birds. They have excellent noses and are very fast. When the Irish Setter finds his game he runs quickly back and forth in front of the hunter in order to alert him. Over the years many breeders have started breeding more for looks rather than the dogs hunting ability. The Irish Setter's talents include hunting, tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdog, agility and competitive obedience.
Is the English Setter closely related to the Gordon Setter?
Yes, the English Setter is closely related to the Irish Setter.
Are Irish Setters related to the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Yes, the English Setter is closely related to the Irish Setter.
What is a Irish setter poodle mix called?
An Irish doodle
How long do wingshooter 9 irish setter last?
A wingshooter 9 Irish setter lasts between 4 and 5 days.
What type of dog begins with the letter i?
Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Wolfhound.
Where can one adopt Irish Setter puppies in Chicago?
You can find information on locating Irish Setter puppies within Chicago using the online organization called the Western Irish Setter Club. You can also try the websites named Doggies and Puppy Find.
What anımal starts with I?
· Ibis · Iguana · Ibex · Irish setter · Irish Wolfhound
What are some Irish dog breeds?
Here they are Irish Setter Irish Wolfhound Lurcher Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Red-And-White Setter Kerry Beagle
