IRISH SETTER

The origins of this dog go back at the beginning of century XVIII, moment at which especially they were educated to find the prey in the hunting with gun. This race is of Irish origin, although the Setters oldest of this country was of white and red color. Little by little, and after diverse processes of selection, the red Irish Setter was born.

During century XIX, the race began to acquire popularity by its magnificent abilities to hunt and on 1882 the Club of the Red Irish Setter in Dublin was based. From then, the variety of this type of dogs began to increase, whereas the Red and White Setter was falling.

The Red Setter was begun to export in great amounts towards end of century XIX, reason why the race extended by the diverse continents, so that, at present it is common as much in Europe as in America. At present, this race more is used like company animal that as useful dog for the hunting, although expert in the subject affirms that the Irish Setter conserves a great capacity for this sport.