IRISH SETTER IN CANADA

a breed related book for all Irish Setter owners 


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The Irish Setter Club of Canada is pleased to announce the availability of a new book about the breed. This book called "The Irish Setter in Canada" has been prepared by members of the club and is designed primarily for pet owners. It does have useful information for those involved in competition and includes the breed standard-both written and illustrated. The book includes several pages of colour photographs showing the Irish Setter doing all the things that come naturally.



 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 A short history of the Club and the breed in Canada

 Getting an Irish Setter

  Researching the breed 
  Your responsibilities 
  Why get a purebred Irish Setter? 
  How to choose a good companion 
  Choosing a breeder 
  Health Issues 
  The Purchase Agreement 
  Getting started with your Irish 
  Nail trimming 
  A bibliography

 Competing with Your Dog 

  Conformation 
  Obedience 
  Agility 
  Flyball 
  Fieldwork 
  Tracking 

 Irish Setter  Health 

 Rescuing an Irish Setter 

 The Irish Setter as a Therapy Dog

 Living With an Older Irish Setter 

 The Irish Setter Club of Canada Policies

  The Breed Standard-Written and Illustrated 
  Principles of Integrity 
  Membership Application Form 

This book will be sent to all current members with the club quarterly newsletter PAWPRINTS, early in July, 2000 at no cost to the member.

Additional copies will be available to members in Canada for $10.00 plus postage of $2.50 and to members in the U.S.A. for $10.00 US which includes postage. Non members may acquire copies for $14.95 Canadian plus $2.50 postage, likewise copies will be sent to the U.S.A. to non-members for $15.00 US. Copies are available from Mike O'Brien, 10325 Hwy 43, RR#2, Mountain, Ontario Canada K0E 1S0 .

Please make your cheque (Canadian or US funds) payable to 

The Iirish Setter Club of Canada
 

THE ILLUSTRATED BREED STANDARD

breed standard

This diagram must be used in conjunction with the CKC-approved written breed standard for the Irish Setter 

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