Irish Setter - Sporting Group

The Irish Setter is a strikingly beautiful dog that is medium sized. It is also known as the Red Setter. The red color in its coat gives the Irish Setter a flashy beauty. The coat is moderately long and needs to be groomed for smoothness. This dog breed is adaptable to all situations and should behave well with children, strangers and other animals. They are bred to retrieve game ( gun dog ) such as birds. Irish Setters are not well suited to guard however all dogs are naturally protective. This is more of a family dog and is all around a great companion. Attributes such as playfulness, intelligence and the ability to work. Combine to make the Irish Setter a well liked dog. Owning an Irish Setter for a first time dog owner would be a great choice. They are not too dominant and are a rather calm breed. Being a water dog gives the Irish Setter its outdoor fun nature. You can swim, play ball and enjoy life with this dog that has a fun loving attitude. The Irish Setter is an easy yet serious dog to own. They stand from 24-28 inches at the shoulder and weigh from 60-70 lbs.