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OfficialStandard for the
IRISH SETTER
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third of the ears and the throat nearly to the breast- bone are trimmed. Excess feathering is removed to show the natural outline of the foot. All trimming is done to preserve the natural appearance of the dog.
Color: Mahogany or rich chestnut red with no black. A small amount of white on chest, throat or toes, or a narrow centered streak on skull is
not to be penalized.
Gait: At the trot the gait is big, very lively, graceful and efficient. At an extended trot the head reaches slightly forward, keeping the dog in balance. The forelegs reach well ahead as if to pull in the ground without giving the appearance of a hackney gait. The hindquarters drive smoothly and with great power. Seen from front or rear, the forelegs, as well as the hind legs
below the hock joint, move perpendicularly to the ground, with some tendency towards a single track as speed increases. Structural characteristics which interfere with a straight, true stride are to be penal- ized.
Temperament: The Irish Setter has a rollicking per- sonality. Shyness, hostility or timid- ity are uncharacteristic of the breed. An outgoing, stable temperament is
the essence of the Irish Setter.
Approved Aug ust 14, 1990 Effective September 30, 1990
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