 The origin of the Irish Setter is steeped in mystery, however the name suggests it came from Ireland and indeed that is where its more recent ancestry can be traced to.
The Irish Setter is the tallest of the setter breeds and the most distinguished-looking. It performed admirably as a bird dog during hunting, able to rescue a bird from water or land without leaving any undesirable teeth marks on the carcass.
The long, fine coat of the Irish Setter needs frequent grooming to keep its silken sheen. It makes an excellent family pet due to its affectionate nature with both friends and strangers.
They love companionship and activity and should not be left alone for long periods. Highly intelligent, they respond to training, though like many other dogs, may pretend not to hear a command if they are busy with other interests.
When fed the proper balance of fat, carbohydrate and protein, the coat responds with a silken shine and the dog remains in optimum health.
So what is the proper diet? Think in terms of Gran’s Irish stew. The fats come from a vegetable source rather than the meat - which is lamb rather than beef. Potatoes, carrots, potatoes and rye grains are other healthy ingredients. Today’s Irish Setter diet should avoid horse or beef meats, fish, soy or rice.*
As for the Irish Setter and most breeds of dogs it is highly recommended that a quality dog vitamin supplement be added as a regular part of their daily nutrition as dog foods alone cannot provide all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrition that your beloved Irish Setter needs. A quality dog vitamin will aid in maintaining a healthy dog and thereby increasing their quality of life and longevity.
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*Before altering your dog's diet it is absolutely necessary that you discuss this with your vet. Your veterinarian should have all the vital information on your dog such as any previous ailments etc. and should make the final determination on the proper feeding and nutrition of your dog.
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