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14 Cool Facts About Irish Setters

Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Oct 28, 2021 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

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Did you know that Irish Setters were originated as gundogs in their native Ireland? But thanks to the beauty of their rich mahogany coat and their enthusiasm, their popularity spread out later on.

They are known to be friendly, mischievous, and curious. But, there's actually more to them than their looks and fantastic personality. Here are 14 incredible facts about Irish Setters.

#1 Irish Setters are well-known for their solid red coats, but that wasn’t always the case
two Irish Setter sitting in the field of lavenders while smiling with their tongue out
#2 Originally bred for hunting, their owners once preferred Irish Setters to be red and white, because that color pattern made the dogs easier to see in the field
Adorable face of an Irish Setter
#3 Irish Setters mature more slowly than other dog breeds
An Irish Setter puppy lying on the bed
#4 Irish Setters mature into intelligent dogs, although they often maintain stubborn streaks
An Irish Setter wearing a scarf while sitting on the grass
#5 Irish Setters that compete in dog shows are often distinguished from those used for hunting
two Irish Setters standing on the pavement while looking sideways
#6 An Irish bus company uses the Irish Setter as its mascot and logo
two photos of a brown Irish Setter
#7 At least three American presidents are known to have owned Irish Setters
An Irish Setter puppy running in the grass
#8 The Disney movie ‘Big Red’ is about an Irish Setter
two Irish Setters lying on the floor
#9 Although alert, they are not extremely vocal
An Irish Setter lying on the couch
#10 They love their owners and are extremely loyal, but most Irish Setters do not have the protective instinct
An Irish Setter playing in the water
#11 These kindly dogs generally do not display any aggression
A Irish Setter at the beach with sand on its nose
#12 The Irish Setter is job-oriented and smart as a whip
An Irish Setter jumping towards the woman standing in front of him
#13 These dogs are high energy, and require adequate exercise to stay happy and fit
An Irish Setter siting on the floor
#14 Shedding and grooming is one of the most difficult aspects of caring for the Irish Setter

An Irish Setter wearing a flower crown while sitting on the grass under the sun

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