Irish red setter
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| FCI Standard No. 120 | ||
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Irish red setter |
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Male: 58–67 cm. |
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The Irish Red Setter is an FCI recognized Irish breed of dog ( FCI Group 7, Section 2.2, Standard No. 120 ).
Origin and history
The dog , refined in the 19th century , emerged from the continental spaniel , the English setter and the pointer . The Irish Red and White Setter is considered to be the older of the two Irish Setter breeds .
Brief description
The Irish Setter is a medium-sized dog. The males are 58–67 cm tall and the bitches 55–62 cm tall. Its deep chestnut brown is devoid of any trace of black; small, isolated white spots are allowed. Their eyes are not large and are usually dark, hazel-colored, or dark brown.
The hair is short and fine on the head, the front of the legs and the tips of the hangings . On the rest of the body and on the legs of moderate length, lying flat and preferably without curls or waves. The ears are of medium size and fine structure and are set deep and far back. Its name "Setter" is derived from the English verb "to set", which describes its characteristic properties. This means something like “stand up”, “stand up” - transferred to the setter guided for hunting, so take a “pointing position”.
use
The Irish Red Setter is a pointer with a very good sense of smell, fast and agile, which is particularly suitable for snipe hunting in swamp areas . It is also used as a companion dog and family dog . The Irish Setter is an extremely active dog and needs two to three hours of exercise every day.
Web links
- Breed standard No. 120 of the FCI: Irish Red Setter (PDF)
- Irish Setter Club Germany
- Description of the Irish Red Setter by the Association for Pointers and Setters
Individual evidence
- ↑ Margaret Williams: Irish Setter. Allenhurst (NJ) 2004, p. 71.
- ↑ http://partner-hund.de/info-rat/hunderassen/hunderassen-von-a-bis-z/irish-red-setter