Why was the Irish Setter a field dog?

Why was the Irish Setter a field dog?

When the Irish Setter came to this country, it was a field dog. The Red Setters were developed in an effort to bring back the Irish Setter to its level of ability existing before the show breeders began their thoughtless breeding, resulting in today’s socially, physically, mentally and working failure.

Do you want to breed an Irish Setter?

Breeders should want to strengthen the traits and beauty of the Irish setter — and this is the hard part. It is easier to be a specialist since your breeding program needs only to focus on the traits necessary for one venue, be it field or show. Breeders of dual dogs cannot afford to ignore the traits required for BOTH show and field.

What kind of disease does Celtic field Irish Setter have?

Congenital Diseases: the show type Irish suffer from hip dysplasia, retinal atrophy, PRN (blindness at 6 months) and a new disease which causes gross joint deformity at 6 months. Celtic Field Irish Setters suffer from none of those things;

Is the Celtic field Irish Setter AKC or FDSB?

Our Celtic Field Irish Setters are both AKC and FDSB registered; g. Trainability: it takes brains to be trainable. The show dogs do not have brains; h. Attention Span: the show dogs are exceedingly hyper. The Red Setters are less so; the Field Irish Setter not at all;

When the Irish Setter came to this country, it was a field dog. The Red Setters were developed in an effort to bring back the Irish Setter to its level of ability existing before the show breeders began their thoughtless breeding, resulting in today’s socially, physically, mentally and working failure.

What’s the best thing to do with an Irish Setter?

Taking your puppy to dog parks, to meet the neighborhood dogs, or planning play-dates with other dogs are all great ways to encourage good social skills in your Irish Setter. Irish Setters are moderate shedders, as can be expected from their long fur coats.

How old does an Irish Setter have to be to eat meat?

If the ingredients simply list “meat” or some sort of meat meal then you know that food is not for your dog. You Irish Setter puppy, as with most puppy dogs, will need to eat a lot of food in order to grow healthily. Up until he’s 6 months old or so he can be eating 2 to 4 times as much as an adult dog.

What kind of health problems does an Irish Setter have?

Irish Setters are generally healthy, but just like any dog, they can develop certain health conditions. It is important to be aware of the following if you are considering this breed, even though your Irish Setter may not get any of these diseases. Hip Dysplasia occurs when the thighbone doesn’t fit into the hip joint correctly.