Irish Setter Championship Points and Majors by State
How many Irish Setter dogs and bitches do you need for each championship point, and for a major? Pick the state where the show is held, or read the full AKC schedule below.
The point schedule follows the show's location, not where you live.
Count Points With This Schedule
Count Points With This ScheduleIrish Setter majors at a glance
- A Irish Setter major (3 points) takes 4 to 6 dogs or 4 to 8 bitches in competition, depending on where the show is held.
- Easiest major for dogs: District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado and 30 more (4). Hardest: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and 4 more (6).
- Easiest major for bitches: Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and 13 more (4). Hardest: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (8).
- This schedule took effect May 12, 2026. AKC publishes a new one every May.
Irish Setter point schedule by state (2026)
The number of Irish Setters competing (shown in the regular classes, of one sex) needed for each number of points. Three or more points is a major.
Dogs (males)
| Where the show is | 1 pt | 2 pts | 3 ptsmajor | 4 pts | 5 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Division 2Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Division 3District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 4Florida, Georgia, South Carolina | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Division 5Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Division 6Colorado, Nevada, Utah | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 7Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Division 8Oregon, Washington | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 9Arizona, California | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Division 10Alaska | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 11Hawaii | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 12Mexico, Puerto Rico | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 13Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 14Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 15Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Bitches (females)
| Where the show is | 1 pt | 2 pts | 3 ptsmajor | 4 pts | 5 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| Division 2Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 |
| Division 3District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Division 4Florida, Georgia, South Carolina | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Division 5Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 |
| Division 6Colorado, Nevada, Utah | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Division 7Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Division 8Oregon, Washington | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Division 9Arizona, California | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Division 10Alaska | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 11Hawaii | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 12Mexico, Puerto Rico | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 13Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 14Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Division 15Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
Source: AKC Schedule of Points, effective May 12, 2026. Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex wins can count more dogs; the championship points calculator works those out.
How to use this schedule
- Count the Irish Setters of your dog's sex that actually competed in the regular classes (absent dogs do not count).
- Find the show's state in the table. The highest column your count reaches is the number of points Winners earned.
- Three points or more is a major. A Champion needs two majors under two different judges.
- Saving your wins in the championship progress tracker shows how close your dog is to the title.
Common questions
How many Irish Setters make a major?
A major is a win worth 3 or more points. Under the AKC 2026 schedule a Irish Setter needs 4 to 6 dogs or 4 to 8 bitches in competition for 3 points, depending on the AKC division where the show is held. Pick the state on this page for the exact number.
Where is a Irish Setter major easiest to get?
For dogs, in District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and 28 more (4 dogs). For bitches, in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Idaho and 11 more (4 bitches). The numbers follow where the show is held, not where you live.
When does the Irish Setter point schedule change?
Every May. The schedule on this page is the AKC Schedule of Points effective May 12, 2026. Points are counted with the schedule in force on the day of the show.