Irish Setter Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Irish Setters from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

60–70 lbs

Female Adult Weight

51–61 lbs

Irish Setter Weight Overview

Adult Irish Setters typically weigh between 60 and 70 pounds, with males generally being larger than females. Males average 60–70 lbs while females typically weigh 51–61 lbs.

Males 70 lbs, females 60 lbs. Should appear elegant and athletic, never heavy or coarse. A tall, rangy breed that needs space to move..

Growth Chart

When Does a Irish Setter Stop Growing?

The Irish Setter stops growing in height (target: 25–27 inches) around 15–24 months of age, but may continue adding weight toward 70 lbs for several more months. Males 70 lbs, females 60 lbs. Should appear elegant and athletic, never heavy or coarse. A tall, rangy breed that needs space to move..

Their long coat may also undergo changes during this period, reaching its adult texture by maturity.

Is My Irish Setter Overweight?

To determine if your Irish Setter is at a healthy weight (60–70 lbs target):

Rib test: You should be able to feel the ribs without pressing hard, with a thin layer of fat covering them
Waist check: Viewed from above, there should be a visible waist behind the ribs
Tuck-up: From the side, the abdomen should tuck up behind the rib cage

Their long coat can mask weight gain, so hands-on assessment is essential. If your Irish Setter is overweight, work with your veterinarian to develop a safe weight loss plan. Even a 10% reduction can reduce the risk of Hip Dysplasia and other conditions.

Feeding Recommendation

Daily food for an adult Irish Setter: 0.9–1.4 cups of high-quality dry food in two meals, budgeting $65–99/month. Puppies growing toward 60–70 lbs need three to four daily feedings until around six months old. Bloat is the most pressing health concern. The breed has benefited from the elimination of CLAD through DNA testing, a landmark achievement in canine genetics.—treats count toward daily calorie intake.

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	12.9–15.1	10.9–12.9
6 months	29.0–34.0	24.6–29.0
9 months	41.9–49.1	35.5–41.8
12 months	51.6–60.4	43.7–51.5
18 months	61.2–71.8	51.9–61.2
24 months	64.5–75.5	54.6–64.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Adult Irish Setters weigh 60–70 lbs (males: 60–70 lbs; females: 51–61 lbs). Males 70 lbs, females 60 lbs. Should appear elegant and athletic, never heavy or coarse. A tall, rangy breed that needs space to move..

Most Irish Setters reach adult height of 25–27 inches by 15–24 months, with full body weight of 60–70 lbs achieved shortly after. Males 70 lbs, females 60 lbs. Should appear elegant and athletic, never heavy or coarse. A tall, rangy breed that needs space to move..

For a Irish Setter at healthy weight (60–70 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. As a large-sized sporting breed, maintaining lean body condition is critical for joint health and can extend lifespan by 1–2 years.

A Irish Setter puppy growing toward 60–70 lbs needs carefully measured portions. Feed 3–4 times daily until 6 months, then twice daily. As a sporting breed with energy level 5/5, active puppies may need portions at the higher end of guidelines. Monitor body condition weekly and adjust as needed.

Poor weight gain in a Irish Setter puppy warrants a vet visit. For a breed that should reach 60–70 lbs at maturity, slow growth can signal parasites (very common in puppies), underfeeding, food intolerance, or illness. Given this breed's long coat, it can be hard to visually assess body condition–weigh your puppy weekly. Your vet will likely run a fecal test and blood work.