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Irish Setter
The Irish Setter's name in Gaelic is Madra rua or "red dog". Bred for hunting, the Irish
Setter is a tireless, wide-ranging hunter, and well-suited to fields and wet or dry moorland
terrain. They have an excellent sense of smell and instinctively hold a pointing position,
indicating the direction in which the quarry lies hidden. Irish Setters get along well with
children, other dogs, and any household pets, and will enthusiastically greet visitors. Breed
standards across the board state, the breed should be "Demonstrably affectionate" but Setter
owners know this from experience. Irish Setters love the water, going for long walks, car
rides, pretty much anything their humans are doing. They are sensitive animals and hate to be
scolded. Irish Setters are an active breed, and require long, daily walks and off-lead
running in wide, open spaces. They are, however, a breed with a tendency to 'play deaf,' so
careful training on mastering the recall should be undertaken before allowing them off-lead. |
Do you own an Irish Setter?
Tell us why your pal is so special and let others know about this breed's great qualities - even if it's a mix (Irish Setter with something else). We're looking for unique, helpful, or funny stories about your pal. Your comments will be posted here along with submitted photos. Submit comments now. See the Catahoula Leopard Dog page for an example. Thank you!
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Notice
Accepted photos will be published within 48 hours of submission.
We reserve the right to discard inappropriate photos. Photos may be cropped to emphasize detail. By submitting photos to us you are giving us permission to place them on our website, on our Facebook page as well our printed materials.
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American Dog Breeds
