Does A Irish Setter Shed

Answer 1

Yes, quite heavily actually. Actually, Irish Setters do NOT shed "heavily". And what they do shed tends to be more of a "dust bunny" type of shedding (clumps of the longer feather hairs). Irish Setters are not a double-coated breed and so do not go through that stereotypical twice-a-year coat blow that the double-coated breeds (ie, labrador retrievers) go through. The recommended regular brushing schedule to maintain their beautiful coats should be adequate to all but eliminate even the dust bunnies!!

Answer 2

If you bathe and brush your irish setter regularly, and feed it healthily, then the fur won't shed as much. All together, Irish setters don't shed as much as some breeds do. My irish setter sheds sometimes, but he sheds in clumps, so he doesn't affect allergenic people that visit.

Answer 3

YES! But, it is the ONLY thing wrong with our dog- who is that exact mix. He is fiercly loyal, very smart, very loving, very fun and absolutely gorgeous. I gladly deal with the hair for the rest of what he brings to the table.

Answer 4

Yes, the English Setter sheds moderately. Its long coat also requires constant grooming and brushing.

Answer 5

Yes, but Irish Water Spaniels are generally very light shedders.

Answer 6

Yes almost all dogs shed