Standard Irish Setter of Russia. Breed standard and characteristics of the Irish Setter Irish Setter breed qualities and standard

Main characteristics of the breed

• Height. Males at the withers - 58-56 centimeters, females - 55-63.
• Weight. Males weigh about 32 kilograms, females - 27.
• Color plain, the color of polished mahogany, chestnut with a dark or light red tint. On hind legs may be lighter in color and may have small white markings on the face, chest, throat or paws.
• Wool length uneven: on the body, ears, lower chest, from the tail to the hock joint of the legs - long, and on the head and front of the paws - short.
• Lifespan- from 8 to 16 years.
• Advantages of the breed: assistant for a hunter, gets along with pets, energetic, smart.
• Difficulties of the breed. A lot of movement and activity is required, as well as careful grooming.
• Price: Puppies Irish Setter will cost you from $385 to $1200.

History of the origin of the breed

The Irish Setter is one of the oldest hunting breeds. The breed originated in Ireland, where used for gun hunting. It is impossible to say exactly how this breed appeared, but scientists have established that several breeds took part in crossings: Irish water spaniel, Irish Terrier, pointer, several Gordon setters.

The breed was officially recognized in 1876. The deep red-red hue appeared in the 19th century and became a sign good quality breed and excellent physical fitness. Actively gaining popularity for a hundred years, the dog gained a reputation as a tireless hunter in England. Today the red Irish setter considered the most common setter breed in the world, and is already used not only for hunting, but also as a companion dog.

Purpose

The breed was originally bred to help hunt game. It was assumed that the dog would work even before the shot in search of game for the hunter, and then bring the prey to the owner. Irish Setters have an excellent sense of smell, they find birds many kilometers away using upper sense– by air, not by land. In search of a bird, they zigzag in front of the hunter, checking the air both below and above, and show him where the bird might be.

Despite the fact that dogs remain strong hunting instincts, they are trying to make salon dogs out of them, since the attractiveness of the exterior, nobility, elegance and grace of external characteristics look very aesthetically pleasing.

Nowadays, Irish setters are increasingly used not for hunting, but as companion dogs and as pets. This is facilitated by the friendly and playful disposition of the Irish, their boundless devotion and love for owners.How watchdogs unsuitable because they are very peaceful, kind and trusting.

Character

This is a very friendly, cheerful and playful dog. He loves movement, some kind of work and physical exercise. The dog is very affectionate, intelligent, and full of dignity. Can make excellent company for single people who love quite active image life or long walks. The breed has a fairly high intelligence, intelligence. Loves communication and attention gets along well with other domestic animals, although sometimes he can chase cats for fun.

They are not characterized by aggressiveness, although there are character swings and sometimes setters can behave recklessly, but in general they are docile dogs with a stable temperament.

Video review of the breed

The video perfectly presents all the main characteristics of the dog. You can find out the history of the breed, its character. It also presents the main diseases to which the breed is susceptible, and some difficulties in caring for it.

How to choose a puppy

Before purchasing a puppy, It's worth asking a few questions:

• whether you plan to engage in exhibition activities in the future (if yes, then the important parameters for choosing a puppy will be pedigree, character and price);
• the dog is chosen for hunting or will simply be a pet (the place of choice and the need to train the dog will depend on this);
• what gender should the puppy be (bitches are more flexible than males and can bear offspring, but if extra hassle are not needed with breeding, then perhaps it is better to take a male);
• think about the conditions for keeping the dog, since it is taken for long years, and from good care a lot will depend.

It is best to choose puppies for purchase, who have already been socialized, usually this happens at 3-4 months. When choosing, you should observe the behavior of the puppy and pay attention to the following points:

• whether the puppy makes contact: happily approaches you, wagging its tail, or does not approach you at all;
• how the puppy behaves if you call him to you, will he follow you;
• how the puppy behaves if you gently turn it over and, placing your hand on its chest, calmly keep it from turning over for half a minute (this will show the puppy’s readiness to obey or dominate);
• you can check the puppy’s readiness to fetch (attract the puppy’s attention with some object, and then throw the thing aside);
• Test your puppy's hearing and reaction to loud noises.

Breed standards:

• Head small, elongated, with close-set eyes. Ears hanging, large, thin, rounded at the bottom (a stretched ear does not reach the nose by 2-3 centimeters).
• Neck muscular, slightly arched, moderately long.
• Muzzle dry, tapering towards the end. The bridge of the nose may have a hump.
• Lips and nose dry, dark red or black.
• Bite scissor-shaped, strong, white teeth.
• Eyes medium-sized dark brown.
• Croup muscular, hips slightly sloping.
• Block: oblique length of the body is equal to the distance at the withers.
• Breast narrow when viewed from the front.
• Tail middle length.
• Wool dense, straight, but not particularly soft and without undercoat, length uneven but generally long.
• Feathering on the lower part of the body, paws, tail.
• Color chestnut, white spots allowed.

Dogs with malocclusion, light eyes, black hair.

Red Irish Setters are unpretentious, but it is worth considering some features in their content:

• since the dog is very active, to keep it in shape, you need to walk it a couple of times a day for one and a half to two hours, then you can keep it in an apartment;
• the coat is combed every day;
• bathe once every ten days;
• no haircut is needed, but sometimes the hair between the toes is trimmed;
• claws are trimmed once a month;
• examine your eyes daily (you can wipe them with a weak tea solution) and ears;
• does not like loneliness, but is ready to endure it;
• fed twice a day (the average amount of meat for an adult setter is 550 g and porridge - 300 g).

Training

Breed easy to learn at the right approach. Intelligent, quick-witted; lends itself to both basic training in basic commands and special training. Needs gentle but persistent training, otherwise he may become willful, stubborn and disobedient. You need to teach demandingly, consistently and constantly, but without rudeness. First training can begin as early as three months of age. A well-trained dog is excellent at searching for game, is hardy, efficient and hardworking.

Advantages and disadvantages of the breed

Everyone loves the Red Irish Setter for its beautiful appearance, graceful lines and habits, and good disposition. He gets along well with pets and everyone in the household, and loves to play with children. Dog very active, energetic, cheerful, playful, smart. Its natural working qualities, with good training, can be of great help during hunting.

In addition, the dog is unpretentious and will not require any special care or care. There are certain inconveniences in keeping this breed. The main thing is the need for frequent and active walks(the dog definitely needs to run out) and careful grooming. Setters are prone to hair loss, so you should be careful about their diet and the use of hair washing products.

Irish Setter - energetic dog with a pronounced hunting passion, high field qualities, and gets to work early and easily.

Search for an Irish Setter - at a fast, energetic gallop. The stand is high, without falling to the ground.

General appearance and type of constitution. The Irish Setter is a dog of medium height, proportional build, dry, strong type of constitution, tall on the legs with a pronounced high front.

Type of behavior. Temperament is lively and energetic. Malice and cowardice are vices.

Height. The height at the withers in males is from 57 to 66 cm, in females it is 3 cm lower. The elongation index for males is 100-105, for females 102-107. Height above the upper limit up to 2 cm is a defect, above 2 cm and below the lower limit is a defect.

Color. Solid, dark red-red, reminiscent of the color of polished mahogany. A lighter color of the dog's dressing room is allowed. Small white markings on the forehead, crown, muzzle, throat, chest and toes are acceptable.
Flaws: dark with coffee or light yellow shade of the main color, light “spectacles” around the eyes, too light coat.
Vices: black hair, white marks in places not provided for by the standard.

Coat. Medium length, thick, non-rigid, straight, tight fitting. The hair is short on the head and front of the legs, longer on the body. On the ears, underside of the chest, back of the front legs from elbows to paws and on hind legs from the tail to the hock, as well as on the underside of the tail, the hair is longer and thicker than on the body, and forms feathering and fluff. Between the toes and the crumbs of the paws there is a thick brush of wool. The fur on the tail is straight, starts slightly back from the base of the tail, forms a longer dewlap in the middle, tapering off towards the end.
Flaws: the coat is excessively long on the body, forming a parting along the ridge; presence of a “bonnet” on the head; partly wavy dog; poor development of the dog's toilet.
Vices: the coat is curly, in curls, curling in a cord on the tail, very coarse, loosely fitting on the body; lack of a dog's restroom.

Skin, muscles, bones. The skin is dense, thin, elastic, without folds. The bones and muscles are well developed.

Head. Long, dry. The skull is oval between the ears, somewhat narrowed in the back, with a beautifully defined occipital protuberance (focal). The brow ridges are slightly raised, forming a noticeable transition from the forehead to the muzzle, the line of the skull is parallel to the line of the muzzle and slightly higher than it. The muzzle is long, dry, moderately deep, slightly tapering towards the end. Sawed-off shotgun upper lip nicely rounded. Lips are dry and tight-fitting. The bridge of the nose is straight or with a hump. The nose is wide, dark red, dark hazel or black. The lips are painted to match the nose.
Flaws: weak expression of the occipital protuberance, tilt of the crown to the back of the head (sunset), overdeveloped frontoparietal bones, excessive abrupt transition from the forehead to the muzzle, the muzzle is too light and pointed.
Vices: short, wide, flat head, strong development brow ridges; heavy, upturned muzzle, drooping, winged lips, pink or marble nose.

Ears. Hanging, thin, soft, rounded at the ends, medium length. The end of the stretched ear does not reach 2-3 cm of the nose. The ears are set at eye level, close to the back of the head, close to the cheekbones.
Flaws: Ears set high, loosely fitting to the cheekbones.
Vices: large, “in a tube” or “burdock”, on cartilage; small, short ears.

Eyes. Oval shape, dark brown, planted shallowly, but not protruding. The eyelids are slightly slanted, and their edges are painted in the color of the nose.
Flaws: eyes large, bulging, straight eyelids; The inner (third) eyelid covers part of the eye.
Vices: eyes widely spaced or close to the bridge of the nose; small, sunken, weak-sighted.

Teeth and bite: White, strong, well developed, tightly closed; scissor bite.
Disadvantages and vices: indicated above in the introduction (general position).

Neck. Medium length, dry, muscular, not thick, slightly compressed from the sides; in males - slightly convex on top, in females - straighter,
Flaws: short, thick, round neck; suspension

Withers: Well developed, projecting sharply above the line of the back, especially in males.

Back. Straight, not wide, but muscular.
Flaws: Soft, slightly hunchbacked back.
Vices: sagging, hunchbacked back.

Small of the back. Short, muscular, slightly convex.
Flaws: straight, long.
Vices: sagging, hunchbacked.

Croup. Wide (in females the front is noticeably wider), rather long (in females it is longer), slightly sloping, muscular.
Flaws: Shortish and slightly sloping.
Vices: Short, sloping croup.

Breast. Not wide, long and deep, descending to the elbows. The false ribs are well developed and when viewed from the side, the line of the chest smoothly merges into the line of the abdomen. The ribs are slightly arched.
Flaws: Open, barrel or slightly flat chest.
Vices: short, very flat.

Stomach. Tailored, groins tightened.
Flaws: abdominality.

Forelegs. When viewed from the front, straight and parallel, elbows pointing straight back. Shoulders are muscular. The angle of the shoulder-blade joint is slightly more than 100". The forearms are long, oval in cross-section. The pasterns are of medium length, narrow with a slight slope forward.
Flaws: straight shoulders, slight eversion of elbows, slight curvature of forearms. Straight-set or excessively sloping pasterns. Size, clubfoot.
Vices

Hind limbs. When viewed from behind - widely spaced, straight and parallel; from the side - with well-defined articulation angles. The lower legs are long, set obliquely, the hock joints stand out sharply. When the dog is standing calmly, the hocks are slightly pulled back and almost vertical.
Flaws: excessively straightened or close hocks, sabering.
Vices: the same deviations from the norm, but expressed in a sharp form.

Paws. Small, oval, arched, with tightly clenched toes. Claws touch the ground.
Flaws: Flat, splayed paws.

Tail (feather). Set on low, continuing the line of the croup, carried no higher than the line of the back; straight or saber-shaped, mobile, thick at the base and evenly thinning towards the end. The length of the tail in females reaches the hock joint, in males it is 2-3 cm shorter.
Flaws: excessive length, lethargy, atypical hair growth.
Vices: the tail is thin, inactive, carried high or curled like a sickle. Short tail: does not reach the hock joint in males by 6 cm, in females - by 4 cm; docked at least partially.

In the field, the Irish Setter works very energetically at a fast gallop with a characteristic so-called “wolf-like” search. The stance is high, distinct, tense.

Unlike our standard, the height of Irish setters abroad is higher; for example, in America the height of Irish setters is 63.5-68.5 cm, but in England there are no strict requirements for height.

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Such a popular breed as the Irish Setter has its own characteristics, which the dog owner must take into account when caring for, feeding, training and preventing diseases. The dog is very friendly, playful, prefers an active lifestyle. And despite the abundant fur, shedding is almost unnoticeable. And according to the conditions of detention, the animal does not cause any particular difficulties.

The breed was bred in Ireland, which is how it got its name. It is quite difficult to say which breeds were involved as the original ones. But there is information that, along with setters, these were pointers and spaniels. Irish Setters appeared around the middle of the 19th century.

There is evidence that initially they wanted to use the animals as working dogs, which is why the appearance of the Irish Setter is distinguished by well-built features and strength. The animal is excellent for hunting and long walks, because it is unpretentious and has great physical endurance.

Despite this, setters initially spread very slowly in Russia. They were brought in almost immediately after the creation of the breed, but due to their character traits and rather complex training, dog breeders could not be convinced of the value of the animals. Subsequently, the events of the 20th century completely delayed the spread of the breed, so in our country the Irish Setter has gained particular popularity in our days - since the 90s.

Interesting. The breed was officially recognized in 1876, and 6 years later a club for lovers of these interesting dogs was formed in Ireland.

What an Irish Setter looks like: description and photographs

This breed is also called the Irish Red Setter for its special, pleasant coat color. The tones are predominantly light brown, copper, crimson shades with fiery tints. Such a pleasant, largely original appearance contributes to the growth of the dog’s popularity - the Irish Setter looks very rich and at the same time quite democratic.

By appearance The breed description is as follows:

1. Well built, with consistent proportions, with a slightly elongated body. The stand is high.
2. The head is small, the eyes are set close, the ears are large, hanging, soft.
3. The coat is long, but due to the practically complete absence The undercoat is hard to the touch. On the body the coat is much thicker and softer; there are featherings on all the paws and ears. The transition lines are smooth and harmonious.
4. In terms of color, not only classic chestnut options are possible, but also light and dark red. In any case, the color is solid with possible white undercoat.
5. Sometimes there are small white spots on the chest and paws.
6. The paws are elongated, small in width, strong, the toes are strong and closed.
7. The croup is wide and well developed.

Quantitative standards for the Irish Setter are presented in the table:

Dog character traits

When characterizing a breed, experienced breeders pay attention primarily to the animal’s temperament.

In the case of the Irish Setter, the character has its own unique traits:

1. The dog has a very friendly character - it is not characterized by aggression. At the same time, this does not mean that the animal is shy. In fact, the setter is not at all shy about meeting new people, pets and dogs.
2. The Setter is a very lively, playful dog. If the owner would prefer a calm relationship, it is better to choose among other breeds. The animal loves to play and is adapted to long walks, which is also important to keep in mind.
3. The Irish Setter gets along well with children, loves cats, but can chase them around the house because for him it seems like a fun game.
4. He loves swimming and other outdoor activities.
5. Temperamentally, it is suitable for keeping in city apartments, but it is advisable to take longer walks and give your pet a 2-3 hour walk at least once a week.
6. The setter loves to bring objects to the owner, so teaching such skills will not be difficult.

Education and training

At first glance, it may seem that this breed is not trainable at all, because the dog has a very lively, playful character.

The setter almost never gets bored and tries to do something all the time, so training at first should start with the simplest commands:

• "walk";

It is best to reinforce all these rules in a playful manner, then it will be much easier for the animal to adapt to the owner. Wherein great importance has the emotional mood of the owner - it is better to behave very friendly with the pet, because the red setter feels well treated and always responds with affection to a kind attitude.

All basic commands are learned one at a time, and only after complete mastery of the set can you move on to more difficult moments. For example, you can combine already known commands and gradually add new ones. The result can be supported with treats - dog biscuits, cheese, dried fruits.

How to care for an Irish Setter

Ensuring that your setter is properly maintained is the most important condition for health and normal development pet. The breed is easy to care for, but there are several important rules which are useful for every dog ​​breeder to know.

Grooming

Owners often worry that the dog's thick coat will cause a lot of trouble during shedding. Shedding occurs twice a year, and most of the hair comes off from the body itself, and the paws hardly shed. During this period, you need to do wet cleaning more often, although in general the hair never comes out too much.

The main requirement is to brush the coat daily., because the beauty of a dog depends on this. Moreover it is very good massage for the dog, thanks to which its health will always be good. And one more rule - the dog needs to be bathed 2-3 times a month, this perfectly strengthens the coat and also helps remove weak hairs.

As for grooming, many dog ​​breeders do not do it. However, it is recommended to cut the fur on the paws once a year, otherwise the abundance of cover will somewhat spoil the appearance.

Interesting. The wool has practically no foreign odors, so the Irish Setter often sleeps even on the sofa.

Eyes and ears

The eyes are examined daily to prevent souring. You need to stock up on sterile cotton pads, which can be soaked in a weak tea infusion (without sugar) and wiped if necessary.

It is also advisable to inspect the ears every day and remove dirt with a regular damp cloth. Please note that the red setter is prone to otitis media and allergic reactions, so even with a small amount of pus or other signs of inflammation, it is better to immediately visit a veterinarian.

Ticks and fleas

At least once a month, your pet should be completely treated with a tick and flea repellent - special shampoos are usually used. It is advisable to inspect for ticks after every walk during the warm season. If an insect is found, you should immediately contact a veterinarian. Attempts to pull out a tick on your own often result in the sting remaining inside the body.

Claws and paws

After each walk, you need to inspect the paws and toes for damage and the presence of foreign objects. Otherwise, care is approximately the same as in the case of other breeds - just wipe the paws with a damp cloth and dry with a towel after each walk.

Nails are trimmed monthly. And at the same time, we should not forget about the fifth toe, located on the front paws above all the others - it does not contact the ground, so the claw practically does not wear off.

Features of the breed's diet

It is especially important to think through the diet in the first year of life, when the dog’s musculoskeletal system is developing.

According to the regime, you can follow the following sequence:

1. Up to 3 months fed liquid food and puree 6 times a day.
2. At 3 months, the number of meals is gradually reduced to 5.
3. From 4 months to six months they are fed 4 times a day.
4. Puppies over 6 months old can be fed three times a day.

The basis of the diet consists of the following products:

1. Raw meat - beef, chicken, lean lamb. The latter can be replaced 2-3 times a week sea ​​fish. This nutritional component should make up at least a third of the total daily volume.
2. Sometimes you can diversify the menu through partial replacement raw meat heart, kidneys, lungs and beef tripe, but this should be done no more than 2 times a month.
3. No more than 2 times a week, you can additionally introduce raw chicken or quail eggs into your diet.
4. It is allowed to use buckwheat and rice porridge. To a little puppy You can give oatmeal and barley (up to six months).

The following products should not be given:

1. Salted and fried meat.
2. Tubular bones (for example, chicken).
3. Legumes.
4. Pork meat in any form.
5. Spicy and sweet foods (any).
6. Sausage and smoked meats.
7. River fish.
8. Boiled potatoes.

There is no need to diversify the Irish Setter's menu too much - the dogs are unpretentious and can eat similar foods throughout their lives. It is important to avoid overeating and always keep clean, fresh water, which is changed 2-3 times a day.

Important. In count daily consumption you need to proceed from a mass of 1.5 kg per adult animal.

How to protect your Irish Setter from diseases

Setter is different good health and is ready to spend almost every day on his feet, playing and having fun. Therefore, it is important to take care first of all about preventive measures. It is useful to know about the vaccination schedule and diseases to which this breed is predisposed.

As for vaccinations, the calendar is presented in the table:

The Irish Setter is predisposed to the following diseases:

• otitis;
• melanoma;
• hypothyroidism;
• allergies;

Symptoms clinical manifestations and the treatment for each pathology is different, so the owner requires regular examination of the pet and basic knowledge of the signs of these diseases.

Attention. Representatives of this breed are always distinguished by their lively, playful temperament. Therefore, lethargic behavior, apathy, and fatigue in themselves are a symptom of deviation. It is better to visit a veterinarian in advance and begin treatment immediately.

When choosing a puppy, pay attention to its behavior and appearance features:

1. The small setter is placed in a normal stance, making sure that its neck is long enough and its shoulder blades are well laid back.
2. The paws should be straight, unbent, and the claws should be collected. Wherein hind limbs stand at a clearly noticeable angle (100 degrees).
3. The expression on his face is good-natured, even funny, his eyes are even and not numb.
4. Behavior – very playful, lively, non-aggressive.

The price fluctuates within a very wide range - from 7,000 to 60,000 rubles. It mainly depends on the parents’ data, the availability of documents, vaccination certificates and other important indicators.

Irish Setter, by its hunting profession, belongs to the cops, and all cops descended from ancient hound-like dogs - marriages. Distinctive feature All cops have their unique stance - the pet freezes in a wary position with a raised paw in the direction of the hidden game. Irish Setter serves as an indispensable assistant to the hunter for searching and bringing back shot game and wounded animals.

Until almost the nineteenth century in Britain, long-haired pointers were not separated into individual breeds. Setters from different kennels could represent different lines of the breed english setter. So at the 1859 exhibition, all exhibited setters were judged in one class, and at the Birmingham exhibition in 1860 Irish Red Setter, for convenience, was tried separately. In 1861, Gordon received the same privilege.

Red piebald and red longhaired pointers began to be bred in Ireland from the end of the thirteenth century, which were descended from red piebald spaniels. As a result of selection and breeding work, crossing with Foxhound and others hunting breeds I bought modern look and working qualities.

The Irish highly value and are proud of their national breed. These pointers are ideal for hunting among the moors and hills of Ireland, they are used to hunt partridges, snipe and pheasants. Irish Setter It is very resilient and energetic in its work; in search of prey, it goes into a silent gallop, holding its head at the level of its back. By the end of the millennium, the majority of field victories in trials held in Ireland, England and Scotland were won by the Irish Red Setter.

According to standard must be athletically proportioned with a lean constitution. The pet's movements are light, smooth and wide, the thrusts of the hind limbs are powerful. By nature, the setter is lively and very energetic. According to FCI standard should weigh from 22 to 27 kilograms, and the height at the withers should correspond to 55-62 cm in females and 58-67 cm. in males.

The shape of the head is long and dry, the muzzle is moderately deep. Nose with wide nostrils, lips dry and thin; The color of the nose and lips can vary from dark red to black. Almond shaped eyes average size dark brown color. The ears are medium in size, rounded at the ends, set at eye level, hanging down, forming a small fold. Muscular neck of moderate length without signs of dewlap.

The setter's chest is long and deep, but not wide, the back is straight, the withers are clearly visible, and the loin is short. The tail is of moderate length, set low, and does not rise above the line of the back. The limbs are set parallel, the thighs are muscular and long. The hocks are set low and the pasterns are slightly sloping.

A close-fitting coat of medium length with a straight and thick hair. The front side of the limbs, head and tips of the ears are covered with thin and short hair, and the lower side of the chest and abdomen, the back of the limbs are decorated with more long hair. Irish Setter According to the standard, it should have a dark red-red color. It can also be the color of polished red wood, but without interspersing black hair. White markings are allowed on the forehead, muzzle, throat and chest.

Irish Setter character

Irish Setter has an independent and proud character, the pet will never allow harsh influence towards itself, which must be taken into account when training and coaching.

In general, the breed is considered strong and healthy, although sometimes diseases such as immune deficiency and dysplasia may occur. elbow joint, as well as progressive retinal atrophy. All breeding dogs must be tested for these diseases at one year of age.

By life expectancy refers to long-livers, since it is absolutely not uncommon for pets to live up to the age of eighteen.

To maintain good coat structure, your pet should be brushed and combed regularly, but washed no more than once every three months. In preparation for the exhibition, dogs are trimmed with scissors and trimmed with scissors. Your pet's drooping ears should be examined periodically, especially upon returning from a hunt.

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The Irish Setter is a dog of medium height, proportional build with a pronounced high front. , searching for prey at a fast pace is also a breed standard. The appearance of the Irish Setter is closely related to its hunting behavior. The dog works energetically, with free, wide movements. The setter has a characteristic high expressive stance, devoid of emphasized tension.

Setters are the owners of a dry, strong type of constitution. The elongation index (the ratio of body length and height) for males is 100-105, for females – 102-107. The standard height at the withers for males is 57-66 centimeters, for females - 54-63 centimeters.

The Irish Setter's chest is deep, the transition between the chest line and the belly line is smooth, and the ribs are arched. The groins are tucked, the withers protrude sharply above the line of the back (especially in males). The back is straight and muscular, the croup is long, wide and sloping. The loin is convex, short, with well-developed muscles.

The Irish Setter's forelimbs are straight, parallel, and their elbows point straight back. The angle of the glenohumeral joint is slightly greater than 100 degrees. The forearms are long, the pasterns are narrow with a slight slope and are of medium length.

Straight, parallel hind legs set wide apart. The articulation angles are well defined. The lower legs are long, the metatarsals are slightly pulled back when at rest.

The paws are small, tightly compressed into a ball, the claws are directed towards the ground. The fingers on them are strong, closed, arched. The tail feather continues the line of the croup and is set low. The tail is saber-shaped or straight, thick at the base, becoming thinner towards the end. In females, the length of the tail reaches the hock; in males, the tail is 2-3 cm shorter. The Irish Setter carries its tail no higher than the line of the back.

The Irish Setter's head is long and dry. The skull between the ears is oval, slightly narrowed at the back, and has a beautifully defined occipital protuberance. The brow ridges are raised, forming a noticeable transition from the forehead to the muzzle, and the line of the skull runs parallel (slightly higher) to the muzzle. The muzzle is long, slightly lowered, slightly tapering towards the end. The lips fit tightly, gums to gums, are pigmented to match the nose, the edge of the upper lip is rounded. The bridge of the Irish Setter's nose can be either straight or hooked, and its nose is dark brown, dark red or.

The color of the Irish Setter should be uniform, chestnut with a red tint, dark or light red (like the color of polished mahogany). However, a lighter color of the elongated fur on the hind legs is acceptable. Small marks are also acceptable white on the muzzle, crown, forehead, chest, throat, fingers.

The thick, soft coat is of medium length, straight and close-fitting. The length of the coat varies: it is shorter on the head and front of the legs and longer on the body. The coat is longer and thicker than on the body, on the ears, the underside of the chest, the back of the legs from the elbows to the paws, and from the tail to the hocks of the legs.

Oval brown or dark brown eyes are set shallow, slightly askew. Thin, soft, hanging ears of medium length, rounded at the ends, set at eye level. The teeth are white and strong. The priku is scissor-shaped.