Brief history of the breed
Irish Setter breed dogs were created, since the eighteenth century, the successive crosses between different Setter (Gordon, English), spaniels and pointers English. The aim was to get a good hunting dog in search of mountain birds.
Setter generic name has been attributed in the literature of dogs since the seventeenth century (Surflet & Markham, The Country Farm, 1616). Dogs alike have been reported all across the British Isles since the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, so we can not talk about one breed as a distinct and independent line of descent. In fact, the beautiful reddish-brown color which individualizes them and that made his race be called Red Setter was stabilized only in the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century. Until then, though large selection had been finalized and is created to distinguish physical peculiarities and aptitudes, there were many examples of different colored Irish Setter. However, the tendency to generalize the current color is certainly there in the mid nineteenth century, as recorded in his works William Youatt, a renowned specialist in veterinary medicine, when referring to these dogs (he also signed copies cream, white spots or brown).
What is certain is that caring for the formation and stabilization of this breed of dog was born in Ireland in the early years of the eighteenth century. Some Irish noble families in which hunting was a tradition for centuries have initiated activities up to this race. Initiators of family history remember Freyne (whose breeders have compiled the first written evidence of the selections made ??in 1793), Clancarty Lord, Lord Dillon and Marquis of Waterford. The first breed standard was published by the Irish Setter Club of Dublin in 1886. With very few changes, standard available today. Currently in the U.S. there are still disputes regarding acceptable standard color for the Irish Setter breed dogs (Irish Setter). AKC breed continues to register the account and copies with color variations. But in principle, the general public has the perception that a real naturalized Irish Setter is in beautiful shades of reddish fur. Gaelic name for the breed (Gaelic as an official language of the Irish people) is Sotar rua (Red Setter) or Madre rua (red dog).
Description and maintaining race
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Group: Sporting (Gundog, hunting dog)
Color: red, reddish brown, reddish brown shades dense
Varieties: AKC recognizes several colors specimens Irish Setter
Size: medium to large
Shedding: significant
Height: 63-69 cm
Weight: 24-32 kg
Irish Setter is a medium to large sized dog with a slender outfit, displaying flexibility and natural elegance. The skull is oval, slightly convex, with a distinct elongated shape and finely modeled. The muzzle is long, large nose, black. Almond eyes are away, have different shades of brown. Ears are trapped in the lower level, to the rear, worn close to the head. Irish Setter should not have ears too big, their size should be in balance dimensional head size, and have rounded edges. The coat is thick and medium length hair. Shows two layers, with the lower fine, dense and good insulation and outer straight, silky, forming fringe on the top of the ears, on the back of the legs, chest, neck and stomach. The tail is moderately long, slightly curved top and is left hanging at rest and positioned extending back when the dog is moving or alert. Irish Setter dog breed requires regular brushing and trimming (to remove excess hair grew).
It also increased between pads cut your hair inside the ears and legs. Be maintained under long claws. This dog sheds quite consistent, especially when changing seasons. General cleanliness should be rebuilt often, the kind of dog that is active, curious, dynamic and volunteer. Often, at the end of play and exercise sessions outdoors, you will find that your Setter collected in fur cheerful all the mud, dirt of the surrounding land (as visited, meanwhile, ponds and 1-2).
Temperament and behavior specific
Irish Setter is an intelligent dog, full of enthusiasm and energy, friendly and very curious by nature. Is devoted to his master, and that, based on training properly executed, will be able to build a good relationship based on coordination and subordination. It is a dog lover and children currently allowed, although iin relationships with their younger ones might be too strong and will "rolled". If you receive early socialization performs very well against other animals in the household, although his relationship with cats is more problematic. However, small animals trying to sneak within range of vision I can wake hunter instincts. Foreigners are indicated by barks sound, but will be quickly accepted. For this reason it is not very good in the role of watchdog.
An Irish Setter is very proud to vocalize the most if not educated to abstain. So, without proper training, these dogs can be very noisy, with a strong voice, deep. They need to consume energy every day to sit quietly inside. Otherwise they will develop destructive interests. An Irish Setter is the kind of dog who loves to have an occupation, not the kind contemplative. Even inside the house will gladly engage in small-scale games will cause intelligence and abilities (finding objects, retrieving, tracking ball or toy propelled). And can adapt to life in the apartment, but needs outdoor exercise sessions consistently every day.
About training
This dog has great resources for training and is an intelligent dog with great insight and a generous memory. Representatives race consistently get good results in agility and obedience competitions. With elegance and enjoying a muscle specific excellence can overcome various obstacles easily. An Irish Setter hunting dog remains a powerful and useful, still preferred by many enthusiasts of this activity. It has a very fine smell is strong, fast and tenacious and tipsing quite well, especially in birds. Can be used in any field, is a very good swimmer. During cat is still a puppy, or junior status when you go outdoors for exercise training and training leash never forget. Any Irish Setter will always remain indebted nose and very quickly will get away from you if following a scent interesting. In those moments will be "deaf" and stubborn and cooperation of you will suffer. Training is done on mild tone, but firm and early emphasis will be placed on obedience, especially commands "Come", "You", "Stay", "Sit".
Care and sensitivity to disease
Overall rating for Irish Setter breed in terms of health is good, these dogs proved resilient and displaying a good average life (12-15 years) than their waist associated media. Among the issues raised periodically in different specimens of the breed are: hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, entropion, hypothyroidism, gastric torsion, osteosarcoma, Von Willebrand disease, gluten enteropathy (celiac disease).
Our conclusion: Irish Setter dog is well suited to the role of pet. It has a very nice temperament, always displays a mindset that proves refreshing lively, affectionate, interested and ready for action. The strengths of the behavior of the people around were noticed much in the U.S. and UK, so it is often used as an "entertainer" in hospitals, homes dedicated to older people in orphanages. Pleasant, sociable and devoted, will be useful anytime role of hunting dog, and even if it will be a guard dog and very good defense (despite high waist) will be a great family friend.
Traditional name for the Irish Setter breed dogs (reproduced in Gaelic, but approximate pronunciation)
Males: Arkho (sacrifice), Ardal (valuable) Canagan (baby wolf), Connery (farmer), Duffy (dark) Felan (wolf), Flanagan (red), Hogan (young), Lorcan (little fighter) Madigan (puppy), Ahroon (my love), Mucree (my heart)
Females: Aurnia (Mrs. gold), Cara (friend), Emura (quick, quick), Felim (beauty), Fiona (loyal), Keeva (wonderful) Mayva (bringing joy), Milish (sweet), Rianock (as a queen), Seersha (friendship), draw (power, force, strength)
