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15 Historical Facts About Irish Setters You Might Not Know

#4 The scattered information that has come down to us indicates that the formation of the genotype of the breed was attended by Blundhounds, Spaniels, Pointers and even Wolfhounds.

#5 According to the studbooks, purposeful breeding of setters began in the second half of the 18th century.

#6 It took almost a century before the breed was officially identified as a separate type.

Alice White

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Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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