The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed of dog, more specifically a setter. It is virtually identical in use and temperament to the related Irish Setter, but is more often found as a working gun dog. The coat is long and silky, mostly white, with deep-red patches. The dogs range in height from 22.5 to 24 inches for females and 24 to 26 inches for males, and weigh 50 to 70 lb . The Irish Red and White Setter is a pointing bird dog which originated in the 17th century in Ireland, where they were particularly associated with the Rossmore family. They can take longer to train than other gun... dogs, but once trained, they are loyal and reliable companions. They need firm, decisive, but not harsh, training. They can be the most devoted and affectionate of dogs, and are extremely intelligent. Irish Red and White Setters thrive best in active families, where they have outlets for their high energy, and require space to run freely. Originally, all Irish Setters were mostly red, or red and white, but from around 1880 breeders, began to prefer the solid red variety. Consequently, the breed came close to extinction.
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| Breed Group: | Miscellaneous Class |
| Place of Origin: | Ireland |
| Also Known As: | Irish R&W Setter, IRWS, Parti-Colored Setter |