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Irish Setters
The Irish Setter is a breed of gundog, characterised by its glossy, mahogany red coat. Its friendly, outgoing and well-natured temperament makes it an excellent companion animal, yet it is an active breed and its need for exercise must be satisfied. This cateogry contains information related to the Irish Setter.
62 Questions
Will a Irish setter and border collie get along?
Yes they will. It depends on the initial meeting. The initial meeting is important, so you'll need to prepare to improve your chances of success.
I believe they will. These breeds are both friendly.
Is there going to be an Irish setter webkinz?
Yeah, I think so. go to www.webkinz2008.com for all the new webkinz coming out.
How long do Irish setters live?
Irish setters have a life expectancy of12-14 years. Their health concerns are hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
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.
Does the Irish setter bite when you feed it?
I own an Irish setter that is a very lovable dog. The breed is very sweet and playful and most likely won't bite when you feed it unless you have trained it at a young age to be very protective of food. To prevent this, when you first get your irish setter, you should stroke its back gently while its eating, to let it know that you love him and won't take his food.
How much does a Irish wolfhound cost?
It appears that an Irish Wolfhound costs around $900 minimum and upwards of $1,700 or more.
Should an Irish Setter eat pasta?
An Irish Setter can eat pasta and the same applies to any other dog. However, pasta does not provide all the nutrients that a dog needs so it is essential that you also feed your dog with other types of foods.
