You can maintain the beauty of your Irish Setter’s coat by brushing it daily.
Brushing helps remove dead hair from the undercoat, which keeps new hair from forming in the same place repeatedly.
For this reason, you’ll have to remove even more dead hair.
So ensure you brush at least once per week during shedding season (more often if needed).
Start at the neck, brush down your dog’s back toward his tail, then move up to the neck again.
Moreover, brush each side separately – it prevents any mats from forming in areas where the fur overlaps (like under the forelegs).
A few minutes every day should be all it takes.
Avoid Overbathing
Overbathing can strip away natural oils from your Irish Setter’s skin and coat.
Additionally, its skin becomes drier than usual, leading to more frequent shedding.
You should bathe your Irish Setter every two months.
This shouldn’t be too difficult, especially if it’s an indoor dog that doesn’t get dirty very often anyway.
Moreover, avoid using harsh products like shampoo and soap on its skin as they can irritate it and cause itching.
Provide Enough Exercise
Exercise helps release stress, stimulate circulation and increase blood flow to your dog’s skin cells.
As a result, it improves their condition and reduces shedding.
Plus, exercise keeps your pup healthy and happy.
Avoid Cutting or Shaving the Coat
Most Irish Setters require regular grooming with a brush and comb.
Yet, you shouldn’t shave them.
Shaving can cause skin irritation, dryness, and even infection.
If you want to reduce shedding without cutting back on coat length, use an electric clipper instead of scissors.
It will allow you to trim down any tangles without removing too much fur.
What is the Shedding Rate for Irish Setters?
The Irish Setter is known as a moderate shedder. It only sheds twice a year, during spring and autumn. However, these seasonal changes don’t mean it will be completely bald or coated with loose hair. The Irish Setter is an excellent choice if you want a dog that doesn’t shed much. It has a coarse, wavy double coat that can be any color from deep red to brown, with white markings on the chest, feet, and tail tip.
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