There are two types of Irish setters, the Irish red setter and the Irish red and white setter. Both are gun dog breeds. The Irish Setter is considered a Bird Dog and they have long, lean, strong bodies that are ideal for running and chasing. Their medium length coat is shiny and shorter nest the head and muzzle. You can find Irish Setters in shades of different shades of red and mahogany.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/irishsetter.htm

Being strong and energetic, Irish Setters were bred for hunting because of their intelligence and keen sense of smell. If you live in a apartment or small condo, this is not an ideal pet for you. These are high energy dogs that should be exercised everyday in a park or taken for long playful walks where you are tossing a ball or a frisbee.

As they are energetic dogs, Irish setters commonly suffer from hip problems. They may also face problems with their eyes, thyroids, a variety of cancers and seizures. It is recommended that their long coats are brushed three times a week and groomed semi-annually.DogChannel.com: Irish Setter Dogs

Some Irish Setters will have problems with bloating because of meals that are too large. It is best to offer several small meals during the day instead of one heaping plate of food at the end of the evening. Epilepsy and skin allergies. If the ears are not kept clean, there may be problems with infection.

Both versions of Irish setters are commonly used in hunting birds and other animals as they have a strong sense of smell and are fast runners. As family pets, they require daily exercise and enjoy running in large yards. During your walk, try to invent as much activity as possible, these dogs have a lot of energy that they need to burn off, everyday.

When you take your pet on a walk, they crave command but shy away from harsh, brutal training. Make sure you remain in control of the situation and do not let your Irish Setter run free with out discipline.

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