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The rich golden chestnut colour of the Irish Setter is very beautiful, and though he is perhaps lighter in build, more finely drawn, and of more nervous temperament than some other varieties, he is when well trained and intelligently handled as fast and keen-nosed as other Setters. In Ireland he is highly valued as a field and hunting dog, and at field trials has competed successfully with some of the best Pointers from England and Scotland. The coat is of moderate length, straight flat hair being most highly valued. Height 22 ins.
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 31 issued by Players
The Irish Setter is one of the three Setter types and a very popular gun dog. In build it is similar to the English Setter, but its beautiful chestnut colouring makes it less conspicuous on a shoot as it blends into the background of moorland or gorse. It is a sensitive animal, the uninitiated may almost think it nervous, but so highly intelligent that it can be trained to do almost anything. An Irish Setter in good coat, with good tail and feathering, makes a striking picture when at work.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 14 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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A first-class shooting dog and a fine companion. Head lean and long, skull domed and back of skull prominent; defined depression between and below eyes. Muzzle deep and square. Nose dark. Eyes bright and intelligent, rich hazel or brown in colour. Ears of moderate length, set on low and hanging close to cheek. Neck long and slightly arched. Body of moderate length. Chest deep, with well-sprung ribs and wide, slightly-arched loin. Forelegs straight and well boned. Hind legs powerful and well bent at stifle. Tail of medium length, carried in slight curve and well feathered. Coat of moderate rich golden chestnut, but a little white permissible.
1937 DOGS - No 30 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
The Irish Setter, or Irish Red Setter as he is sometimes called, has been in existence for some centuries. At Field Trials he has competed successfully with some of the best Pointers and Setters of other varieties, and is very popular both on the show bench and as a companion. His coat should be of moderate length, straight, flat hair being most highly valued. Colour: rich golden chestnut, with no trace whatever of black. A little white on chest, throat, or toes, or a small star on the forehead is permissible, Height: 22 in. Weight: 65 lb., bitches a little less.
1937 DOGS - No 31 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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The rich golden chestnut colour of the Irish Setter is very beautiful, and though he is perhaps lighter in build, more finely drawn, and of more nervous temperament than some other varieties, he is when well trained and intelligently handled as fast and keen-nosed as other Setters. In Ireland he is highly valued as a field and hunting dog, and at field trials has competed successfully with some of the best Pointers from England and Scotland. The coat is of moderate length, straight flat hair being most highly valued. Height 22 ins.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 30 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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