The Irish Red and White Setter is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Ireland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 25–32 kg · Female 25–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 62–66 cm · Female 57–61 cm
- Origin
- 17th–18th century · Ireland
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- white, red
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Irish R&W Setter, IRWS, Rossmore Setter
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day