Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanIrish Setter at a glance
- Origin
- Ireland
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1886 (likely)
- Family
- Pointer Setter
- Type
- Pointer / setter
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 120
- DNA clade
- Pointer Setter (Parker 2017)
The name. For its homeland; "setter" for crouching when it finds game.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Pointer Setter
Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Dalmatian, English Setter, German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Gordon Setter36.8 Mb
- English Setter24.5 Mb
- Brittany15.8 Mb
- German Wirehaired Pointer15.6 Mb
- Golden Retriever15.4 Mb
- Vizsla12.5 Mb
- Irish Water Spaniel11.7 Mb
- Spinone Italiano10.3 Mb
- Curly-coated Retriever10.2 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · GermanyPlace in time
The Irish Setter appears 1700 to 1886 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Irish Setter is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
