General Appearance:  Substantial yet elegant, the Irish Setter has a long, lean face and body.  Their deep mahogany coat is of moderate length except on their head and forelegs where it is short and fine.     

Size, Proportion, and Substance:  Height - Males 27 inches at the withers; Females 25 inches at the withers.  Weight - Males around 70 pounds; Females around 60 pounds.

Background:  The Irish Setter is a good choice for a sweet, affectionate member of the sporting group.  Exercise is key to a balanced temperament.  Irish setters are high energy and they much prefer country living to city life.  They are a very smart breed but can be stubborn so firm training is required to convince them who's the boss.  Irish Setters have very people-oriented, outgoing personalities and make loving children's companions.   