The purpose of this article is to improve the publics knowledge about dogs, the Irish Setter in particular. Many people decide that they want a dog based off of appearance alone. While this may not be a terrible thing to do if the person has the ability to accommodate all types of dogs, for some individuals the care for specific types of dog breeds is not possible. The best way to avoid any surprises after the adopting or purchase of a dog is to understand the breed and what it takes to care for it. We will go over some of the basic characteristics of the Irish Setter to help you get a better understanding of the Irish Setter as a breed and possibly a new addition to your family.

Standing at about 25 inches tall and weighing in at about 65 lbs, this silky coated ultra friendly companion is a handful but, a pleasure. The Irish Setter is not a big eater but it can definitely burn up the calories. They require and enjoy a high amount of exercise, and are especially fond of the shooting field activities. This breed takes to training pretty well but requires a firm master to ease the wildness in their heart. Like the Irish Setter, the Irish Setter is a fantastic family dog full of kind loyal intentions.

We hope that we have assisted you I your quest for knowledge and understanding of the Irish Setter. Please look below for some additional resources. The first thing you will want to do is see what the Irish Setter looks like. The next thing you will need to do is house train your Irish Setter. We find that one of the most common reasons that someone will get rid of Irish Setters is that they are not house trained. There is a wonderful manual that can be used and you will find the link below. Lastly we want you to show off your new Irish Setter. There is a wonderful online dog community complete with a forum for you to post pictures to. Check it out.

The key to success is to love your Irish Setter and nothing will help you achieve that more than bonding with them. Spend time with your Irish Setter and make them a happy and healthy addition to your family.