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The Canine Chronicles Directory
Irish Red And White Setter
The Red and White Setters coat has a light texture with feathering on the ears,
chest, tail, under carriage and the back of front legs. The coat color is parti-colored.
The base color is white with solid red patches. The broad head has a good stop,
a clean muzzle and a domed skull. The round eyes are hazel or dark brown. The ears
should lie close to the head, be well laid back and level with the eyes. The strong
jaw should have teeth set square to the jaw and meeting in a scissor-like bite.
The long, muscular neck slightly arches into well laid back shoulders. The body
is well-developed and the chest deep with well-sprung ribs. Legs should be strong
and well-built. The stifle should be well bent and the hocks let down. The hind
legs should be wide and strong. The tail is thicker at the root tapering to a point.
It should be carried level with the back and should not reach below the hock.
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Temperament
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Irish Red and White Setters are energetic, impulsive, affectionate and high-spirited
dogs. They love their families and are excellent with children. They also get along
well with other animals. Temperament in this breed varies. Some can be high-strung
while others are reserved. They have a keen sense of smell and easily adapt to any
terrain, in any climate. They are quick and even fair well in wetlands. The field
lines of this breed generally have shorter coats, need more exercise and have smaller
builds. Due to their independent spirits, some Irish Red and White Setters are difficult
to train. Since this breed has a sensitive nature, positive reinforcement is the
best training method. It gives them firm, but gentle training. To help prevent bad
habits from forming, their training should begin at an early age. Irish Red and
White Setters might take longer to train, but once trained they will be loyal and
reliable.
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Height, Weight
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Male Height: 24-27" ; Female Height: 22-24"
Weight: 40-75 lbs.
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Health Problems
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Due to responsible and educated breeding, the Irish Red and White enjoy few, if
any, congenital problems. A minor concern with this breed is cataracts.
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Living Conditions
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The Irish Red and White can adjust to any living situation, provided they are regularly
mentally challenged. They also need lots of free space. The best owner for this
breed would be a dog-experienced, active owner living in the country.
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Exercise
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This breed needs lots of space to run. They enjoy long daily walks as well as long
sessions of play.
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Life Expectancy
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About 10-15 years
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Grooming
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The Irish Red and White Setter are low maintenance but need regular brushing as
well as regular nail and ear care.
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Origin
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Up until the turn of the nineteenth century, Irish Setters were originally parti-colored,
red, and white, although, solid red Irish Setters were very rare. In 1850, a demand
for red Irish Setters came from America. Due to this, the number of parti-colored
setters declined to the brink of extinction. However, in the 1940s, enthusiasts,
including Rev. Noble Houston from County Down, were determined to revive the breed.
It is from these lines that present owners trace their lineage. In 1944, the Irish
Red and White Club was formed in Ireland and in 1984, the National Irish Red and
White Setter Club of America, Inc. was formed in the United States. The Irish Red
and White Setter is recognized by the UKC and has recently been given full recognition by the AKC.
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Group
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AKC Sporting, UKC Gun Dog
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