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Irish Setter
An exuberant, affectionate and athletic red-coated gundog that matures slowly and needs substantial daily exercise and patient training.
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Score overview
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Health 3/5 The Irish Setter has a moderate health profile. Conditions to monitor include gastric dilatation-volvulus, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, inherited eye disorders and canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency. Recommended preventive care includes CLAD DNA testing, hip and specialist eye assessment, documented seizure history and sensible meal and exercise timing. Advantages Things to consider
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