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Also known as Red Setter
A mahogany-coated clown who never quite grows up
The Irish Setter was bred to range widely and point game birds, and it still runs with joyful speed. It is outgoing and playful well into adulthood, and needs plenty of space to run plus regular coat care.
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This breed needs about 120 minutes of activity a day. Around 7 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
120
Minutes of activity a day
7
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Roughly two hours daily for an adult, with some of it running freely. Young dogs are especially boisterous and take a long time to settle.
Yes, they are friendly and sociable with children, dogs and often cats. Their size and exuberance can knock over small children, so supervise play.
A thorough brushing several times a week prevents tangles in the feathering, plus regular ear checks. Expect moderate shedding through the year.
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