| Red Setter. An Irish Breed of dog with the heart | | | | specimens from Europe. The traditional white and |
| of a child | | | | red setters were crossed with the English setters, |
| The red setter is a breed of dog instantly | | | | which resulted in what we now call the red setter. |
| recognizable by any dog owner. They are childish, | | | | The modern breed has a slightly lighter looking |
| boisterous and fun loving for every second they | | | | coat than the original strain. |
| are awake. | | | | Red Setter. Is this a dog you should choose as a |
| It is one of the reasons the red setter is one of | | | | family pet? |
| the most popular of all dogs, in both America and | | | | The Red setter was originally bred to be a hunting |
| right across Europe. | | | | dog, and good exercise is paramount to the |
| The Red setter is believed to have been initially | | | | overall wellbeing of the dog . Setters are |
| bred about three hundred years ago. | | | | inherently goal oriented dogs. They do not adapt |
| In spite of the Setters reputation as a gentle | | | | well to being left in a backyard and they hate to |
| family dog, the Red setters origins began back in | | | | be left alone with nothing to do for to long. |
| Ireland, where it was bred as a hunting dog. | | | | As a good dog owner you should commitment |
| The Irish setter is actually famous for his acute | | | | yourself to taking long walks with your Red |
| nose and astute temperateness. And as part of | | | | Setter, and running is another fantastic daily |
| the hunting group of dogs, the Red setter was | | | | exercise programme to keep this energetic dog |
| always dependable at pointing out highland game | | | | breed happy. They are a reasonably healthy |
| birds. | | | | breed of dog, though some red setters are prone |
| It was not until the beginning of the19th century | | | | to genetic disorders, like hyperthyroidism, epilepsy |
| that the first Red Setters were introduced in to | | | | and hip dysplasia,. |
| America. The breed became very sought-after | | | | Overall, the red setter is considered to be a |
| and praised for its sensitive nose and fast pace | | | | friendly animal, and although their size might have |
| ability over every kind of ground. | | | | you thinking they should make good guard dogs, |
| The breed became less popular from 1940 and it | | | | they are actually just too darn nice, although their |
| was arranged that the Irish Setter be crossed | | | | bark is loud enough warn off trespassers! |
| with another breed of dog which could offer | | | | The Red setter is a gentle breed of dog, good |
| more to the original Irish bred dog. | | | | with children, and an excellent companion. |
| It was suggested the Irish breed could do with | | | | It has be documented that setters tend to stay |
| some vitality to help the failing dog. So by the | | | | puppies long after they are classed as adults. |
| endeavors of a gentleman from Pennsylvania | | | | Nevertheless, these domesticated dogs are |
| USA, by the name of Ned LaGrange the breed | | | | intelligent, caring, if not a bit mischievous, which |
| was maintained. | | | | could be a bit hard in the beginning. |
| Mister Ned LeGrange spent a good deal of cash | | | | Consider some form of Obedience training early in |
| to take on the last complete examples of the | | | | the dogs life to keep the Red setter trained and |
| Irish setter dog left in America and he imported | | | | behaving properly. |