Irish Setter Dog

The Irish setter is similar with Irish Terrier Dog originally as a gun dog in Ireland before 1800 and was at that time primarily red and white in color. Its solid red coat was developed in Ireland and England during the 1800s. The ancestry of the Irish setter is unknown, but speculation credits a variety of breads as its progenitors; the Irish water spaniel, English setter, Gordon setter, Springer spaniel, and pointer. The Irish setter dog stands approximately 63.5 to 68.5 cm in height at the shoulder and weights about 27 kg (60 lb). It has a mahogany to rich chestnut red coat, which is thick, straight, and as free from curl as possible. Feathering is present on the ears, chest, legs, and tail. Although this feathering is desirable in a show dog, it is a handicap in the field.

The Irish dog or red dog, setter originally had a red and white coat. Breed for bird hunting in the early 19^th century, the setter is today prized as a pet and a show dog.