The Irish Setter Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organisation
that works to ensure the
promotion, protection, and preservation

of Irish Setters in Canada.  

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ISCC MISSION STATEMENT

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The ISCC was formed in 1949/1950 with the following objectives:

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• To preserve the breed by defining, proposing, and recommending amendments to the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) for the Standard for the breed, in consultation with local and regional clubs;

• To encourage members and breeders to accept the CKC Standard for the Breed as the only Standard of excellence by which Irish Setters shall be judged;

• To promote and encourage the breeding of purebred Irish Setters and do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

• To promote the breed by encouraging the organization of independent, local and regional Irish Setter, All-Setter, and Tri-Setter Clubs;

• To promote, sponsor, and conduct specialty shows, field events, sanctioned matches, and other related events under the rules of the CKC, where appropriate;

• To act as a national focus for all aspects of the encouragement and promotion of the Breed, between the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and local and regional clubs; and to maintain contact with international clubs; and

• To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the Breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, field events and obedience tests.

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