Irish Setter
Ireland · 21.5–26.5 in tall · medium silky coat
Next to the average dog it is outgoing with strangers, dog-friendly, playful, and high-energy. Day to day it sheds moderately.
Find out if a Irish Setter suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
- there is already a dog at home
- people come and go a lot
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Irish Setter (Irish: sotar rua, literally 'red setter') is a setter, a breed of gundog, and family dog originating in Ireland. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognised by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book. The breed is known for having a friendly and gentle temperament.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
