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Explore Irish Red Setter breeders and their litter records. Ask directly about available puppies and planned litters.
Estimate: a Irish Red Setter puppy from a responsible breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €2,500.
The price depends on the pairing, health tests and the breeder's facilities.
A Irish Red Setter costs around ~€190 per month (€100 – €360, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,110 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (12.5 years) it comes to about ~€31,340.
Per month
~€190
In the first year
~€5,110
Across the dog's life
~€31,340
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€190 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
A Irish Red Setter puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €2,500. The price depends on pedigree, health testing, and the breeder.
A Irish Red Setter costs around ~€190 per month (€100 – €360, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,110 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (12.5 years) it comes to about ~€31,340.
Look for a reputable breeder with health testing of parent dogs, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. All breeders on HonestDog are verified and screened.
Look for breeders with health certificates, breed club membership, and positive reviews. HonestDog verifies all breeders for responsible and ethical breeding practices.
Irish Red Setter puppies should be at least 8-12 weeks old before being separated from their mother. Reputable breeders release puppies no earlier than 8 weeks of age.
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The Irish Red Setter is very keen on hunting and must be used accordingly. It is something for active dog owners who know how to deal with their high hunting motivation.
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This list also includes older litters. Ask the breeder directly about available puppies or the next litter.
Contact these breeders about their litter plans and possible waiting lists.

Vhoopy · Nordrhein-Westfalen · Winter 2026 · Past plan · timing not confirmed
Past planRaised by
Irish red Setter "fighting irish´s"
Parents
Irish Red Setter Irish Red Setter Fighting Irishs 352
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Nordrhein-Westfalen · Past plan · timing not confirmed
Past planRaised by
Irish red Setter "fighting irish´s"

Kyra · Bayern · Past plan · timing not confirmed
Past planRaised by
of the maroon fellows
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