The Setter

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The Irish Setter is a medium to large dog used for hunting or companionship. The dog will be 26 and 28 inches at the shoulder and will weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. The bitch is 24 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs 50 to 60 pounds. The Irish Setter is a rather elegant looking dog, with a long neck and legs. The coat is of medium length, with feathering on the ears, legs, tail, chest, and undersides. The color of the coat is chestnut red to mahogany. There might be a touch of white on the chest or toes. The Irish Setter will live from 11 to 15 years. This dog is also known as the Irish Red Setter.The term setter comes from the dog's action in the field where is "sets" its body in a rigid stance when it detects game in the field like a pointer dog does. Setters and pointers alike exhibit great self-discipline in the field when they locate game for their human hunting companions.The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Setter sometimes, is a very remarkable puppy and dog. They make excellent bird dogs for hunting, and they make excellent pets as family members.The Irish Setter is one of the best sporting and hunting dogs. They coat is the color of mahogany, chestnut or red, and their coat of hair is long and shiny. You must make sure you brush your Irish Setter on a regular basis, to keep snarls and matts out of it.