History

The Irish Setter is likely older than the English Setter. Their common ancestor is still the Spanish Pointer Retriever.

The solid red dog first appeared in Furmanagh, Ireland in the 19th century, but records indicate that until 1812 there was still no solid red setter in Irish kennels. As we all know, the Irish have a gentleman's style, but also extreme love of face. Don't have a pure setter? Such a blow is intolerable in their own eyes. As a result, after several years of hard work that ordinary people don't know about, the description of the Irish Setter finally appeared in Ireland: "The Irish Setter with blood red, dark chestnut and russet coat color is the top grade of the breed. There must be no black in the coat. Detected in bright light, there must be no black shading or ripples, and there must be minimal black markings on the ears or sides." Modern breeders believe that black markings appear as a result of breeding Deng's pedigree. Black coats are absolutely forbidden at dog shows, and even a little black coat is considered a blemish.

Origin

Origin : Ireland

Alias: Irish Setter, Irish Squatting Hound, Irish Red Setter, Irish Red Setter, Irish Red Squatting Hound

English Name: Irish Setter

Feature: Gun Hound Working Dog Companion

Personality

Lively, affectionate and easily excited. Energetic, independent and agile, with a keen sense of smell, decisive instructions, friendly and happy, it is also suitable as a companion dog. The Irish Red and White Setter's enthusiasm for life, especially at a young age, makes them more vulnerable than other quiet dogs. The breed has a refined palate and, when working, is an efficient and enthusiastic gun dog. Because it is a hunting dog breed, it needs to be strictly trained and ensured enough exercise every day. Generally suitable for children, it can adapt to cold climates, needs to be groomed frequently, and it is easy to get along with other dogs.

FCI Standard

Size

Dog size will not affect it. For the Irish Setter, every part of the body is very standard and well-proportioned, which is very important. Shoulder height and weight: The standard size at the withers is 27 inches and the weight is about 70 pounds (males); the standard withers is 25 inches and the weight is about 60 pounds (females). 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). Physique: Its four legs are very strong, well-built, 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. Nor does it appear very weak.

Head

The Irish Setter has a sloping head, which 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, but not very stout, with some Arched, 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, which are 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 and 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 without 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 traits this breed should have. An outgoing, stable temperament is the basic characteristic of the Irish Setter.