Irish Red Setter is one of smartest dog among all English dogs.
It seems breed was broken not only in appearance, but mentaly also in USA .
I'd suggest to call to Paul Falkowsky in Canada, Manteo Kennel, he got both field trial and dual Irish Setters, his duals are able to compete with American FT dogs and spend 1/3 year in fields.
The problem is not many people saw the best dogs in fields. I saw some (people say they are FT dogs))) Am. pointers that have to be shot down where they are. The worst dog ever, they run 10 miles away and can't find no one bird!
I can't imagine my SHOW bred dual dog could work so bad.
All depends on trainer and good and lucky hunter. If you bad hunter, I can give you the best bred FT-Hunting dog and you will ruin this dog very soon! Just remember about it.
http://www.irishsetter.ca/
