Irish Red and White Setter Dog Breed Information

The Irish red and white Setter, popularly known as a gundog in the UK and is part of the sporting groups in American and Canada. As the name suggests they have elegant red-white color coats.

Irish Red and White Setters are highly adaptable breeds and are not recommended for apartment life and are okay only if the owners are active, bikers, and love to have long drives. They are best for large yard homes.

Origin & History Of Irish Red And White Setters

The Irish Red And White Setter are believed to be originated before the Irish Setter. They were originated in Ireland and bred for “setting” birds so that the hunter could throw a net over them.

Are They Child-Friendly?

Irish red and white setter are generally well- tempered and gentle with children specially with older ones, but they tend to be probably rambantious so they not very much recommened with todlers.

Behavior, Temperament & Personality

Temperament: The temperament of Irish Red and White Setter is affectionate, devoted, energetic, loyal, playful and reliable. They make excellent family pets who are affectionate with both child and adult. They may be reserved around strangers but that might be because of lack of training and socialization; otherwise they friendly and fun-loving with people.

Behavior: The Irish red and white Setter require a lot of exercises to maintain their positive temperament. They are known to attention seeker and if they do not receive adequate attention they may become bored and it can lead to frustration expressed as destructive behavior.

Personality: The Irish red and white setter has a kind and friendly personality. They like to establish personal relationship with their owners and is well sociable with other dogs as well.

Trainabilty

Training an Irish red and white setter is moderately easy. They respond well to positive reinforcement. They are easy to housebreak but requires a firm and gentle hand. Early training is necessary to avoid bad habits.

Facts

Facts about Irish Red and White Setters:

• They belong to Ireland and is a bird dog.
• Life expectancy of this breed is 10-13 years.
• They are found in red and white color.
• They are average shedders and requires daily brushing of coat.

Health Issues

Some common health issues you may find in Irish red and white setter are:

• Hip Dysplasia
• Eye Disease
• Cataracts
• Defieciency

Color

The Irish red and white setter as the name suggests are found in only two colors :

• Red
• White

Puppies

If you are deciding to adopt an Irish red and white puppy, then I prefer it to buy from a reputed breeder who will feel pleasure to give you the information about this breed and will give the schedule of Irish red and white setter. The average amount you have to pay for this adaptable breed is $800-$1000 USD.

Which Dogs Are Irish Red And Wjhite Similar To?

Similar dogs of Irish red and white setter are:

• Irish Setter
• Gordon Setter
• English Setter
• English Springer Spaniel
• Welsh Springer Spaniel

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