Irish Setter dog breed sitting tall with tongue out against a white background
Irish Setter dog breed sitting tall with tongue out against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Sporting

weight

57 to 67 pounds

height

24 to 26 inches

family

Gun Dog

Traits and Characteristics

type

Sporting

weight

57 to 67 pounds

height

24 to 26 inches

family

Gun Dog

Irish Setters come with a silky, flat coat with feathering at the legs, ears, and tail. Balanced and elegant, the breed strides out with its head held high. Large and muscular, the Irish Setter’s most defining attribute is its rich, chestnut to mahogany feathered coat which would give Farrah Fawcett a run for her money. 

  • Energy Levellevel 5 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 5 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 5 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 5 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 5 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 3 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 4 in 5

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