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| Breed: Irish Setter | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | 18th century Ireland |
| Type of coat | longish, shedding, silky |
| Grooming | daily brushing, regular bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning |
| Average height | 21-25 inches |
| Average weight | 55-70 pounds |
| Activity level | very high |
| Watchdog | no |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | medium |
| Trainability | difficult to control off leash, humorous behaviors, easily distracted by their excellent sense of smell, require patience and understanding, will make an excellent hunting and camping companion, use positive reinforcement, be gentle - guide rather than force, if forced the dog will become flighty |
| Compatibility with children | very good |
| Character | affectionate, athletic, mischievious, exuberant, impulsive, excitable, high-strung, devil-may-care, clownish, impetuous, friendly, zany, pushy, independent, curious |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard |
| Ideal owner | firm, patient, athletic leader with time to train and exercise |
| Suggestions: | early obedience training recommended; work from a very young age on off leash; Come command through positive reinforcement |
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