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.
The Irish included in a dogs breed refers to the origin where that breed of dog was first bred. (i.e. Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, originated in Ireland).
Original Irish Setters were parti-colored, red and white. The solid red Irish Setters were rare. In about 1850 the red Irish Setter began to gain popularity. The parti-colored setter started its slow decline. The Red and White Irish Setters became nearly extinct except for the few enthusiasts who kept the breed alive. In the 1920's an attempt was made at the revival of the breed and it is from here that present owners can trace their pedigrees. In 1944 the Irish Red and White Club was formed. In 1984 the National Irish Red and White Setter Club of America, Inc. was formed. The Irish Red and White Setter was first recognized by the AKC in 2006.
An Irish Setter, and an Irish Setter...
The Irish Setter was recognized by the AKC in 1878.
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Yes, the English Setter is closely related to the Irish Setter.
Yes, the English Setter is closely related to the Irish Setter.
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A wingshooter 9 Irish setter lasts between 4 and 5 days.
Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Wolfhound.
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.
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