Season 2, Show #7 – Irish breeds of dogs

Dr. Caroline Gilje of the Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic joins host Victoria Babu in the studio to discuss Irish breeds of dogs and answer caller questions.

• The Irish Setter is the most common Irish breed.
• Dog popularity often goes in cycles due to who wins the Westminster competition and fads.
• Mixed breed dogs generally exhibit the best of both breeds because the gene pool is larger.
• Irish Setters are hunting dogs. They are very likable, loving, friendly and regal dogs in the field because they run with their head up.
• Irish Setters tend to be young at heart and quite active until age three.
• How can a caller remedy her English Springer's skin problems?
• Purina Veterinary Diets® HA Hypoallergenic™ Brand Canine Formula for the dietary management of dogs with food allergies, is available by prescription from your veterinarian.
• How can a caller keep her dog from biting her hand?
• Why is a caller's thirteen-year-old beagle having spells of disorientation?
• Why won't a caller's dog "do the doo" in the backyard?
• How can a caller stop her dog from licking her forearms?
• Trivia question: Barbara Bush's English Springer spaniel was the most popular "First Dog" in history. What was its name?
• Other Irish breeds include the Kerry Blue Terrier, Irish Terrier, Irish Wolfhounds and Soft Coated Wheaton Terriers.
• Trivia question answer: Mille