Irish Setter
- Group 7: Pointers
- Section 2 British and Irish Pointers and Setters
- With working trial
Ireland
Irish Red Setter
Male: 58-67 cm Female: 55-62 cm
The Irish Setter is a recognized by the FCI Irish dog breed ( FCI Group 7, Section 2.2, Standard No. 120).
Origin and History
The 19th century refined selected dog emerged from the continental Spaniel, the English Setter and Pointer. As an elder of the two Irish Setter breeds applies the Irish Red and White Setter.
Short Description
The Irish Setter is a medium sized dog. The males are 58-67 cm tall and the bitches 55-62 cm tall. His rich maroon is without any trace of black; small, scattered white spots are allowed. Your eyes are not great and mostly dark, hazel or dark brown.
At the head, front of legs and tips of ears, the hair is short and fine. On the rest of the body and limbs of moderate length, flat and as far as possible without curls and waves. The ears are of medium size, fine in texture and are deep and far back. His name " setter " is derived from the English verb "to set", which describes its characteristic properties. This means as much as " stand up ", " up " - assigned to the guided hunting setter So take a " Vorstehhaltung ".
Use
The Irish Setter is a pointing dog with a very good sense of smell, fast and agile, which is particularly suitable in the swamp for the snipe hunt. It is also used as a companion dog and family dog.