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Irish Setter and Irish Setter pictures
The Irish Terrier or Irish Red Terrier makes an excellent companion
whether a playmate, hiker, watchdog or just a footwarmer. Loyal
to ever member of the family, he is a top-notch terrier but is known
for his fighting spirit. He is possible the oldest of the terrier
breeds to have come from Ireland. Not much has been documented of
his past, but he was used as a working farm dog and guard dog in
Ireland for centuries. The Irish Terrier makes a good watch-dog
as it readily adopts its owner's property as its own territory.
The Irish Terrier's alternative name, the Irish Red Terrier, is
derived from the red coat, which can be bright red, wheaten red
or yellow red.
During World War I, the Irish Terrier was used as a messenger dog
in the trenches and acquired a reputation for being fearless and
intelligent.
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Irish Setter
Life expectancy: 13 - 16 Years
Color: Whole-colored, red, red wheaten, or yellow-red; small amount
of white on chest.
Eyes: almond-shaped, medium-sized, well apart, dark to medium brown.
Coat type: short and fine on head and front legs, moderately long
and flat elsewhere.
Size: Males: 27 inches, 70 pounds; Females: 25 inches, 60 pounds
Health issues: The Irish Setter tends to bloat, feed 2 or 3 small
meals a day instead of one big one. It is particularly prone to
epilepsy and severe skin allergies. It is also prone to eye problems
and elbow & hip dysplasia, PRA, autoimmune disease and hypothyroidism..
Living conditions: Apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise
is given..
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