Care Knowledge of Irish Setter
Irish Setter (detailed introduction)
The Irish Setter is like a child who never grows up and loves to play. They enjoy clinging to their owner, never wanting to be apart, wanting to participate in every aspect of your life. Even if you are just watching TV or knitting, they will want to share that moment with you. How can you refuse such kind-hearted attention? Embrace it! Life is so beautiful! The air is so fresh! Hugs are so warm!
Some people think Irish Setters seem somewhat clingy? Actually not, it just considers you its closest friend. Most of the time, it may be thinking: We are so close, why don’t you come play with me? Why are you boredly reading the newspaper?
Caring well for the Irish Setter by your side is not difficult; what it needs is just your love, which helps it find a sense of security. So as long as you treat it like a child, patiently communicating and playing with it, it will return all its love to you and become your most intimate friend.
Training
The Irish Setter is a breed that matures relatively late and requires more time for training compared to other breeds, though it is not stubborn to an uncontrollable extent in the wild. As a hunting dog, Irish Setters are overly loyal to their owners, making them lack sufficient independence, and they rely heavily on their trainers for tasks they face. Because of this, some people unfairly judge them as slow learners. For the Irish Setter, training does not need to be rushed. Its gentle nature ensures it will not be destructive. If you want to train it as a bird hunting dog, there is no need to repeatedly teach it the squatting hunting posture every time. Such a smart dog, with good memory, can take more time to slowly accept training. Therefore, when you own a fine Irish Setter, you will definitely have it for many years, and every day you will feel proud of its appearance, character, and excellent training results.
Grooming
The beautiful Irish Setter, with its rich red coat like a burning flame, attracts countless admiring gazes. Such smooth “fur” makes onlookers envy it, thinking secretly: Did it get a perm? Or does someone oil it daily? How can it be so smooth and shiny?
The answer is very simple. It is just regularly washed with pet-specialized shampoo and thoroughly brushed at least once a day, combined with a balanced diet and moderate exercise. Surprised? It’s just that simple. Interested? Why not try it yourself?
Many people find nail trimming troublesome, but for the Irish Setter, it is not a problem. As long as it runs enough every day, its nails wear down naturally without the owner having to struggle with clipping them. However, for Irish Setters who go out occasionally, nail clipping is necessary. If the owner has difficulty, they can take the dog to a pet shop and ask a groomer to trim them. Nails left untrimmed for a long time can affect walking, and dewclaws may penetrate into the paw pads.