Is a Irish Setter Intelligence: easy to train?

Irish Setters generally fall into the average working intelligence category, ranking around 70th out of 79 breeds in terms of their ability to understand and obey new commands. This means they typically require 25-40 repetitions to learn a new command and will obey on the first command 50% of the time or more. While not the easiest to train, their strong memory (4/5) and adaptability (4/5) can be assets with consistent, positive reinforcement. To delve deeper into Irish Setter intelligence and training tips, read our full article.