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Irish Red and White Setter
| Irish Red and White
Setter |
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| Alternative names |
| Parti-colored Setter |
| Country of origin |
| Ireland |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 7 Section 2 #330 |
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AKC: |
Sporting (FSS) |
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ANKC: |
Group 3 (Gundogs) |
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CKC: |
Group 1 - Sporting Dogs |
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KC (UK): |
Gundog |
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NZKC: |
Gundog |
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UKC: |
Gun Dog Breeds |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Irish Red and White
Setter is virtually identical in use and temperament to its cousin, the
Irish Setter,
but is more often found as a working
gundog.
Appearance
The coat is long and silky, mostly white, with deep red patches. The
dogs range in height from 22 1/2
to 24 for bitches and 24 to 26 inches for males, and weigh 50 to 70 pounds
(27-32 kg).
Temperament
The Red and White can take longer to train than other gundogs, but
once trained it is a loyal and reliable companion. Like the Irish Setter, the
breed has an enthusiastic zest for life, loves to play, and is excellent with
children. Irish Red and White Setters thrive best in active families and require
room to romp.
History
Originally all Irish Setters were mostly red, or red and white, but for many
years breeders developed only the red varieties. Consequently, the breed came
close to extinction. Thanks to the efforts of an early 20th-century Irish
clergyman,
Noble Huston,
the breed was saved. The Irish Red and White Setter has undergone a revival in
recent decades and is considered a separate breed by most major
kennel clubs. The
breed is still in development for the
AKC.
Miscellaneous
Currently Irish Red and White Setters that are recorded in the AKC's FSS may
earn hunting titles as well as titles in
obedience, dog
agility,
rally obedience, and
tracking. They may not compete and earn either field or show championships.
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