Irish Setter Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Ireland

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

Shoulder height: 23-27 inches. Weight: 53-70 pounds.

The Irish Setter, also referred to as a Red Setter or Irish Red Setter, is a popular breed of gundog. They are also popular family dogs and therapy dogs, and are even popular show dog breeds.

They were originally bred in Ireland in the 1800s for hunting, specifically to set, locate, and point game birds. It is believed that they were developed from a mix of English Setter, Spaniel, and Pointer breeds in addition to the Gordon Setter.

This required plenty of energy, endurance, focus, a fantastic sense of smell, and the ability to navigate fields, dry terrain, and wet terrain; at which the Irish Setter excels across the board. This dog breed came to the United States early in the 19th century. The AKC fully recognized the Irish Setter in 1878 as part of the Sporting Group.

Temperament

Irish Setters are known for their affectionate and loving natures and energetic, playful personalities. This dog breed is intelligent, outgoing, and active. They are good with children, other dogs, and other larger household pets. They are even considered one of the kid-friendly dog breeds. As a hunting breed, the Irish Setter does have a prey drive, so they are prone to chase small animals and may not get along with cats in the house. They usually do better with smaller animals that they have been raised and socialized with. This dog breed is very energetic, so any playtime with younger children should be supervised to ensure things don’t get too rambunctious. The Irish Setter makes a great family dog and is a sweet-natured companion. They make a decent watchdog as they are alert and will let you know when someone or something is around. They even tend to enthusiastically greet visitors.

Did You Know?

One of the facts about Irish Setters is that they are mascots. The national bus company in Ireland is called Bus Éireann and its corporate logo is an Irish Setter.