Emerging in Ireland during the 18th century, the Irish Setter, one of the four setter dog breeds, was developed as a versatile and water-loving hunting dog breed.

Dogs have been hunting with humans for at least 14,000 years, which resulted in the breeding of specific types of hunting dogs in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. These breeding methods have ...

Flushing dogs now enjoy a large and enthusiastic following, the Continental breeds are an established force, and the Irishman and the Gordon have made heroic comebacks as grouse hunting dogs.