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Irish Setter Breed Profile

   


   

   
AKC Group Sporting
Class Gundog
Country of Origin Ireland
First Registered 1878
Colors Rich chestnut with no trace of black.
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Coat Type Short and fine on head, fronts of legs and tips of ears; moderately long, free and as straight as possible on rest of the body; good feathering.
Height 25 - 27 inches
Weight 60 - 70 lbs.
Life Span 12 - 14 Years
Litter Size 7 - 8
Health Concerns Skin problems, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, bloat.
Temperament Active, affectionate
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