Irish dog breeds

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1. Irish Red And White Setter

The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed of dog. As with all setters, it is classified as a gundog in the UK and is included in the sporting group in America and Canada.

Breed Overview

Type:

Sporting Dogs

Origin:

N/A

Weight:

About 50.0 to 70.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 22.0 to 26.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 14.0 (years)

Fur Color:

White with Deep patches of Red

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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2. Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is a setter, a breed of gundog, and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognised by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book.

Breed Overview

Type:

Sporting Dogs

Origin:

United States

Weight:

About 60.0 to 70.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 25.2 to 27.6 (inches)

Life Span:

About 11.0 to 15.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Mahogany, Chestnut Red

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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3. Irish Terrier

The Irish Terrier is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of terrier. The Irish Terrier is considered one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to provide a separate class for Irish Terriers.

Breed Overview

Type:

Terrier Dogs

Origin:

Scotland

Weight:

About 25.0 to 27.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 18.0 to 20.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 12.0 to 16.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Bright Red, Golden Red, Red Wheaten, or Wheaten

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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4. Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that is the tallest of the spaniels.

Breed Overview

Type:

Sporting Dogs

Origin:

Ireland

Weight:

About 45.0 to 65.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 22.8 to 24.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Deep Reddish Brown

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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5. Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a historic sighthound dog breed from Ireland that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology. Like all sighthounds, it was used to pursue game by speed; it was also famed as a guard dog, specializing in protection against and for the hunting of wolves.

Breed Overview

Type:

Hound Dogs

Origin:

Ireland

Weight:

About 115.0 to 180.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 32.0 to 35.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 6.0 to 8.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Gray, Brindle, Red, Black, White, or Fawn

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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