Irish Setter
Rollicking, spirited, and strikingly beautiful
Outgoing, sweet-natured, and active. Irish Setters are energetic sporting dogs with a stunning mahogany coat.
Breed Statistics
Compatibility Overview
Personality & Temperament
The Irish Setter is a rollicking, enthusiastic, and affectionate breed. They are outgoing and friendly with everyone, including strangers. Irish Setters are excellent with children and generally good with other pets. They require extensive daily exercise to remain well-behaved. Their beautiful mahogany coat requires regular grooming. Irish Setters can be slow to mature and may retain puppy-like behavior for several years. They are sensitive and respond best to positive, patient training methods.
Daily Exercise
Very High (90–120+ min)
Recommended daily activity to keep this breed healthy and happy.
Known Health Conditions
- Hip Dysplasia
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Hypothyroidism
- Bloat (GDV)
- Epilepsy
- Celiac Disease (Gluten Sensitivity)
- Osteosarcoma
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