All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Irish Setter
The coat is moderately long and silky and of a deep red colour. It requires frequent brushing to maintain its condition and keep it mat-free. The undercoat is abundant in winter weather. Irish Setters range in height from 25 to 27 inches (630 to 690 mm), males weigh 60 to 70 lb (27 to 32 kg) and females 53 to 64 lb (24 to 29 kg). The FCI Breed Standard for the Irish Setter stipulates males: 23 to 26.5 inches (580 to 670 mm), females: 21.5 to 24.5 inches (550 to 620 mm).
Irish Setter Training
The Irish Setter is intelligent and quite easy to train. He learns new commands quickly at an above average rate.
Irish Setter Shedding
The Irish Setter sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Irish Setter Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Irish Setter only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)