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Irish Red and White Setter
A gentle yet high-spirited aristocrat who's friendly to people and courageous in the field.
Height: 22.5 to 26 inches at shoulder
Weight: 50 to 70 pounds
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 10 to 14 years
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
The Red and White Irish Setter barely escaped extinction when most breeders began focusing on the all-red varieties. Now they're considered a separate breed from their Irish Setter cousins. As gundogs, they're slow to train but eventually become loyal and reliable hunters.
Irish Red and White Setter profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Sensitivity
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom