How Do You Care For An Irish Setter?
The Irish setter is one of the most affectionate of breeds and loves to be with people. However, early training is recommended, as this dog is overflowing in enthusiasm and will quickly develop bad habits if left unchecked. Be sure to have a large back yard for your Irish setter to play in, and plenty of off-leash time for her to run. Vaccinate your Irish setter when you first get her and then get yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog’s immunity to diseases. Also worm your adult dog every three months and consult your veterinarian about flea-control products. Give your Irish setter high-grade dog food. The first ingredient listed should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. Also, the fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less. Consider feeding your Irish setter two or three smaller meals a day, instead of one large one, as this breed is prone to bloat. Work with your Irish setter very ear
