How long does a Irish Setter live?

The Irish Setter has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Irish Setter get?

Males weigh 29–34 kg and females 25–29 kg. Height ranges from 61–71 cm.

Is the Irish Setter hypoallergenic?

No, the Irish Setter is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Irish Setter

Sporting Group

Height 66–71 cm 61–66 cm
Weight 29–34 kg 25–29 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 60 min/day

rollicking
outgoing
affectionate
high-spirited
swift-moving
trainable

The Irish Setter is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from Ireland, Ireland (19th century). Males weigh 29–34 kg and females 25–29 kg. It stands 61–71 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Irish Setter is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting. They are friendly, energetic, and intelligent, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Sporting Group
Origin: Ireland, Ireland (19th century)
Coat: medium long · mahogany and rich chestnut red
Also known as: Red Setter
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 89e06189-4e3c-43a3-9494-16073e888fc0

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Irish Setter. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org hillspet.com showsightmagazine.com

Irish Setter FAQ

How long does a Irish Setter live?: The Irish Setter has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Irish Setter get?: Males weigh 29–34 kg and females 25–29 kg. Height ranges from 61–71 cm.
Is the Irish Setter hypoallergenic?: No, the Irish Setter is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Irish Setter in?: The Irish Setter is in the AKC's Sporting Group.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/89e06189-4e3c-43a3-9494-16073e888fc0"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/89e06189-4e3c-43a3-9494-16073e888fc0/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.