Care and Exercise Daily care is necessary to keep the coat and appearance beautiful. Although the Irish setter can live in the city, it has to be taken outdoors for regular, vigorous exercises. Lack of exercise can make this dog restless and difficult to train. It has a habit of pacing, but properly trained, it can walk without a lead. Puppies and Training Litters averaging eight lightly colored puppies are usual.
Adult coloration appears as they grow.
Too much exercise is not desirable while puppies are small. Constant contact with people will help them become accustomed to people.