The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed identical to the Irish Setter, Gordon, and English Setter in use and temperament; however, the Irish Red and White Setter is more often found as a working gun dog. They were originally used to find and locate gamebirds by quartering ground. Physically the breed is well proportioned with an athletic and strong build. The coat is short and flat with long silky fringes, and the base color is a pearly white with solid patches of deep-red. Their high energy personality thrives best in active families, and their working instincts require ample space to run and play.
Irish Red & White Setters have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 50-75 lb (23-34 kg). The Irish Red & White Setter has an overall body length of roughly 31”-36” (79-91 cm), standing height between 29”-34” (74-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-15 years.
The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed identical to the Irish Setter, Gordon, and English Setter in use and temperament; however, the Irish Red and White Setter is more often found as a working gun dog. They were originally used to find and locate gamebirds by quartering ground. Physically the breed is well proportioned with an athletic and strong build. The coat is short and flat with long silky fringes, and the base color is a pearly white with solid patches of deep-red. Their high energy personality thrives best in active families, and their working instincts require ample space to run and play.
Irish Red & White Setters have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 50-75 lb (23-34 kg). The Irish Red & White Setter has an overall body length of roughly 31”-36” (79-91 cm), standing height between 29”-34” (74-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-15 years.
