The Irish Setter has a very lively and lovable personality, his appearance is extremely endearing and magical, and he is also an excellent bird of prey that can work in a variety of harsh environments dog. His body structure is very tough and firm, and his temperament is very gentle.

Characteristics Vigorous, affectionate, cheerful, and does not tolerate strangers. It is brave, gentle, loyal, tough and robust. It is energetic, works continuously in the bushes, never gets tired, has the best foot strength and motor joints, does not get bored during training.

The beautiful appearance and happy characteristics of the Irish Setter make many dog lovers mistakenly believe that this dog should only be used as a show dog, so it leads to people who keep Irish Setters now. There are very few, but in fact, it is not the "vase dog" that people think, their tough and stubborn character makes their loyalty to the owner impeccable, and they will accompany you as much as possible in life. , spend every memorable moment with you.

They never get you into trouble in life, but if you force them to do something, maybe they won't bother you anymore. Despite the stubborn temper of the Irish Setter, children always seem to win their hearts easily, and in their eyes, perhaps only children are the cutest objects.

It is extremely quick to use, has an excellent sense of smell, can adapt to various places and climates, and can be used for various hunting. This dog has a long lifespan.

In the wild, the Irish Setter is a standard hunter, with very quick and agile movements; in the family, it is transformed into a companion dog, because its temperament is very sweet and gentle , it is very simple to train it. The finest Irish Setter has a sleek body, is perfectly perfect, and is very well proportioned, "the most beautiful of all dogs" is what the artist called it. Whether standing or walking, it will have a very well-proportioned and standard figure. The connection between any part of it and the edge is very smooth, and it is very smooth and smooth, and there will never be a phenomenon of only taking care of a small piece.

Irish Setters, also known as Irish Setters, are very perfect, proportioned Very well-coordinated, "the most beautiful of all dogs" is what the artist praised him for. In the wild, the Irish Setter is a fast-moving hunter, and at home, he is a sweet, easy-to-train companion. The appearance of the Irish Setter is often confused with the Golden Retriever. His feeding points are similar to other dogs.

Feeding Points

1. Canned Foods

Succulent, soft and fluffy canned food There are different tastes and bites, which can promote the dog's appetite. But it's high in protein and is usually combined with dry dog food The intake of calories and carbohydrates will increase after mixing. And it loses its umami after a while after opening.

2. Dry meat patties

The crispy dry meat patties are added to the canned food to feed the dog not only the bite strength, but also the fiber and fat , but also to strengthen the movement of the palate.

3. Dry Dog Food

Completely dry dog food is nutritionally balanced for bulk storage. Because it contains 4 times the calories of canned food, be careful not to eat too much when feeding. There are also several types of dry dog food:

High nutrition: suitable for growing Irish Setter puppies, but pay attention to choose easy-to-digest food.

Normal type: For adult dogs, nutrition and calories have been calculated according to the amount of activity.

Low-calorie calorie type: suitable for old dogs, obese or insufficient exercise dogs, a low-calorie diet food.

For teeth grinding: A large, brittle dry food that stabilizes gums and removes tartar.

4. Semi-raw food

This food is similar to cheese and contains 3 times the calories of canned food. However, the carbohydrate content is high, and dogs with diabetes do not like to eat it. Like dry dog food, leaving it out for a day will not affect its taste, and it can be fed in small amounts to gluttonous and elderly dogs, depending on how much exercise they get.

5. Chews

This is a bone-like gelatinous substance made by compressing bovine bone meal. Dogs need to grind their teeth frequently, but if the glue is too small, it will be swallowed in one bite. The thin and brittle chicken bones can easily hurt the mouth and stomach. If the beef bones are too hard, the teeth may be broken, so this is a very suitable food.

6. Family Foods

A well-balanced and rich diet for humans may not necessarily be nutritionally balanced for dogs. Feeding the leftover food on the dog's table will develop the bad habit of begging. So at home we can make some dog food, chicken nugget bibimbap or noodles, which is a very suitable food. Chicken is easy to digest, and its calories are lower than beef and pork, but remember not to add spices. The amount of rice or noodles should be eaten at one time. Sesame, shellfish, foods with high salt content, vegetable soup, etc. should not be fed.

Another food that should not be fed to Irish Setters:

Dog saw family nibbling on big fish at the dinner table When it comes to big meat and delicious snacks, it will also be greedy and want to eat, but in order to consider its health, all food except the main meal should be rejected from the dog's begging, the following food should be kept:

1. Fresh fish and milk from the freezer (easy to cause diarrhea)

2. Squid, octopus, shellfish, shrimp, crab and other seafood (difficult to digest)

3. Chicken bones and fish bones are sharp and hard, which can easily stab the mouth and digestive organs, and should not be fed (sometimes will cause intestinal bleeding)

4. Dessert preserves (will become the main cause of tooth decay and obesity)

5. Ginger, curry powder, chili and other irritating spices are too irritating to the stomach

6. Foods with high salt content.

7. Indigestible foods such as shiitake mushrooms and fresh ground may cause diarrhea or vomiting.

8. Onion contains the toxicity of lysing red blood cells, and it is easy to cause poisoning symptoms such as hematuria or anemia after ingestion.

9. Chocolate may also produce toxic substances that may cause urinary incontinence, cramps, eczema and other symptoms.

10. Some dogs will have diarrhea when they drink milk. In this case, yogurt can be fed to the dog.

11. Do not feed puppies with food containing preservatives, pigments, etc.

12. Don't give dogs watermelon, and try not to eat other melons and fruits, which can easily cause diarrhea.

For Irish Setters, every physical Parts are very standard and well-balanced, which is critical. Its four legs are very strong, toned, and have very good bone mass. Males show a very strong body structure and are very majestic, but do not leave a rough impression; females show a very soft body structure, which will not give people the impression of lack of bone mass. Not very weak either.

Shoulder height and weight

The standard size at the shoulder is 27 inches and the weight is about 70 pounds (male); the standard shoulder height is 25 inches, Weight is about 60 pounds (female). There can be an error of less than 1 inch, such as more than 1 inch is not standard. Proportion: Its body length (the length between the chest and the back of the thighs) is slightly greater than the height at the withers (the distance between the withers and the ground).

Header

The Irish Setter has a sloping head that is very long, with ears twice the width of the head. Its head is very beautiful, and what it wants to explain is the lines along and around the muzzle, under the eyes, along the lines of the cheeks, these are very delicate and very delicate. Expression: It has a very docile expression, but also shows a very alert attitude. Eyes: The medium-sized eyes are almond-shaped, and the long ones are set apart, neither sunken in nor protruding upwards. It has colors ranging from dark brown to medium brown. Ears: The ears are set low and set back, not higher than the eye level. It has very thin auricles with creases on them (very beautiful), which are suspended, and are tightly attached to the head, about the length of the ears reaching the tip of the nose. Head: Viewed from the top or front of the Irish Setter, it has an oval head; looking closely at its lines, it is slightly domed. It has raised eyebrows, located midway between the tip of the nose and the posterior occipital bone (the tip behind the head), and has very distinct lines at the posterior occipital bone and stop. Therefore, the back occiput and the eyebrows can be said to have a very flat line, the position is slightly upward, parallel to the contour line from the eyes to the tip of the nose, and they have the same length and are very straight. Muzzle: The Irish Setter's muzzle is of medium depth and the length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the jaw. The line of its lower jaw is almost parallel to the upper contour of the muzzle. Nose: It has a black or chocolate colored nose with very open nostrils, and the upper lip is square in shape without sagging. Teeth: It has a pincer bite, of course a scissors bite is the most standard.

Neck Topline Body

Neck: The Irish Setter has a very strong neck, not very stout, somewhat arched Shaped, medium length; very natural, smooth connection to the shoulders, no excess fat. Topline: From the withers to the tail, it is very stable and firm, slightly inclined, downwards, and there is no obvious sagging to the buttocks. Tail: The base of the Irish Setter's tail is in the same plane as the rump, as if it were a naturally stretched topline. It has a very strong root that tapers a little to the tip and is very delicate. The length can extend almost to the hocks. The stance can be an uplifter, very straight, or slightly curved upwards, almost level with the back. Body: The length of the body is adequate, and its strides are very large and straight. Chest: The chest of the Irish Setter is very deep, extending almost to the elbows, with a moderately protruding chest, longer than the joint where the shoulder blade and upper arm join. Its chest has a very suitable width, which will not hinder the movement of the forelimbs, and its ribs are extended backwards, which has good expansion performance. Loin: It has a very firm, firm loin with well-developed musculature and a good length.

Forequarters

The Irish Setter has very broad shoulder blades and is long and sloping back, very close to the withers . The upper arm bone is almost equal to the length of the shoulder blade, and the angle formed is very suitable, so as to facilitate the extension of the elbow back, it is along the bottom of the chest, very accurately located directly below the withers. Its elbows have a very free movement of extension, and there is no phenomenon of inward bending and outward turning. Forelegs: Straight and strong. Strong, almost vertical bone. Feet: Fairly small, very firm, with well-arched and compact toes.

Hindquarters

The hindquarters are broad and powerful, with broad, well-developed thighs. The hind legs are long and muscular from the rump to the hocks; short and almost perfectly perpendicular to the ground from the hocks to the ground; the brown hocks of the knees are well angled, like the elbows, neither turned in nor Do not turn outwards. The feet are the same as the forequarters. The angles of the forequarters and hindquarters are very harmonious.

Coat

The coat on the forelegs is short and fine. The rest of the coat is straight and of medium length. The feathered silk feathers behind the ears, forelegs and hind legs are long and fine, with appropriate bangs on the belly and base of the chest, extending to the chest. The bangs on the tail are slightly longer and gradually shorten at the end. All coat and feathering are straight and as free as possible from curly or wavy hair. The Irish Setter needs to be trimmed before competition, with emphasis on the sloping head and neat neck. The upper third of the ears and throat also need to be trimmed near the chest. Excessive feathering needs to be trimmed to allow the natural contours of the paws to show. All trimming must preserve his natural appearance.

Color

Mahogany or rich chestnut red, no black. A small amount of white on the chest, throat, and toes, and a narrow central stripe on the head are not defects.

Gait

trotting is very important, very lively, graceful and effective. During the trot, keep the head slightly forward for balance. When the forelimbs are stretched forward, it seems to be touching the ground, and there must be no horse stance (legs raised too high). Hindquarter drive is smooth and very powerful. Viewed from the front or rear, the front legs, including the hind legs below the hocks, are completely perpendicular to the ground during movement. There is a tendency for a single trajectory as the speed increases. Due to structural factors, which affects the neat and accurate pace, it is a defect.

Temperament

The Irish Setter has a playful personality. Shyness, malice or timidity are not characteristics of this breed. An outgoing, stable temperament is the basic characteristic of the Irish Setter.