# Irish Setter

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | Ireland |
| Size Category | Large |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 27–32 kg |
| Height Range | 64–69 cm |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 18 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 350–500 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 60-90 min/day, vigorous running and fetching
- **Grooming**: Daily brushing, professional grooming every 6-8 weeks
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Eye examination, thyroid function, joint assessment, cardiac evaluation

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus | adult | high | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Epilepsy | adult | low | Yes | No |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Moderate
- **Ideal BCS**: 4/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 90 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 8–12
- **Dystocia Risk**: Low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Hip Dysplasia, Autoimmune thyroiditis, PRA Optigen DNA Test

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Galloping, trotting, jumping, swimming
- **Social**: Play bowing, tail wagging, leaning against humans, greeting
- **Comfort**: Self-grooming, stretching, resting in contact with owners
- **Stress/Displacement**: Panting, pacing, lip licking, yawning
- **Breed-Specific**: Pointing, setting, quartering, soft mouth retrieving

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Barking, whining, howling, sighing
- **Frequency Range**: 150-2000 Hz
- **Tendency**: Moderate

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Separation from owner, lack of exercise, loud noises
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: High
- **Calming Interventions**: Crate training, puzzle toys, increased exercise, pheromone diffusers
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Tail position, ear position, body posture, facial expressions
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Alert barking at strangers, whining for attention, sighing when relaxed
- **Interspecies Communication**: Strong visual tracking of human gestures, responsive to pointing and gaze

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