Irish Red and White Setter

 

Briefly about the breed

• The Irish Red and White Setter is a distinctive hunting dog and a fantastic standing bird dog.
• The breed has a great need to use its hunting skills and thrives on challenges.
• It is known to be friendly, social and fits well in an active family.
• In appearance, it is a rougher version of the Irish Red Setter, with a powerful body, muscular legs and a high-carried head.

History and Origin

The Irish red and white setter has its roots back to the so-called setting spaniels, which are the basis for most setter breeds. Originally bred for hunting qualities, the red and white setters gained popularity in the early 19th century in Ireland.The full red Irish setter, which can be traced back to the red/white setters through selective breeding, gradually became more popular. In the 1970s there were only a small number of pure Irish Red and White Setters left in Ireland, but through a “rescue operation” and committed individuals, the number has increased to around 3,000 globally today.

Characteristics and Mentality

The Irish Red and White Setter is an excellent hunting dog and is considered a skilled standing bird dog. It loves to be used and thrives on challenges. The breed is brave, energetic and determined. At the same time, it is friendly and social, which makes it a great family dog that fits well into an active family.

Size and Appearance

The Irish Red and White Setter is a slightly rougher version of the Irish Red Setter. It has a powerful and muscular body and shows more athletic movements than graceful ones. The head is powerful with a relatively wide skull and a powerful muzzle.The ears are set high and wide at the back of the head and are carried close to the cheeks. The breed is characterized by a white ground color with clear, deep red spots. The color should be vivid and warm, without small dots in the white.

Fur grooming

The Irish Red and White Setter has a long, silky coat with fine tapering on the back of the legs and ears. There should also be suitable hangings on the sides of the chest and neck, where fringes form.All hangings must be straight and even without curls, but slightly wavy is permitted. The rest of the body should have short, flat fur without curls. The tail should have a good plume.

The breed club

In general, it is recommended to contact the breed club for more information about the breed.Good luck!