All Dog Breeds >>Health of Irish Setter
Irish Setters tend to be a very healthy breed. Problems that have been noted in Irish Setters include:
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Entropion
Hypothyroidism
Hyperosteodystrophy
Gastric Torsion or Bloat
Osteosarcoma
Von Willebrand's disease
Patent ductus ateriosus
Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD)
Celiac disease
It should be noted that Irish Setters are now one of the few breeds for which genetic tests have been developed to detect the presence of both CLAD and PRA (RCD-1).
Irish Setters life expectancy tends to be around 12 to 15 years.