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Red and White Setter dog breed
The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed of dog, more
specifically a setter. It is virtually identical in use and temperament to its
cousin, the
Irish Setter, but is more often found as a working gundog.
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Red and White Setter dog breed
Pic of a "Red & White Setter" dog.
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| Country of origin |
| Ireland |
| Common nicknames |
Irish R&W Setter
IRWS |
| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 7 Section 2 #330 |
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AKC: |
Sporting (FSS) |
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The AKC
Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for
purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. |
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ANKC: |
Group 3 (Gundogs) |
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CKC: |
Group 1 - Sporting Dogs |
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KC (UK): |
Gundog |
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NZKC: |
Gundog |
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UKC: |
Gun Dog Breeds |
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Information about
Red and White Setter dog breed
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Appearance
The coat is long and silky, mostly white, with deep red patches. The dogs range
in height from 22 1/2 to 24 for bitches and 24 to 26 inches for males, and weigh
50 to 70 pounds (27-32 kg).
Temperament
The Red and White can take longer to train than other gundogs, but once trained
it is a loyal and reliable companion. Like the Irish Setter, the breed has an
enthusiastic zest for life, loves to play, and is excellent with children. Irish
Red and White Setters thrive best in active families and require room to romp.
History
Originally all Irish Setters were mostly red, or red and white, but for many
years breeders developed only the red varieties. Consequently, the breed came
close to extinction. Thanks to the efforts of an early 20th-century Irish
clergyman, Noble Huston, the breed was saved. The Irish Red and White Setter has
undergone a revival in recent decades and is considered a separate breed by most
major kennel clubs. The breed is still in development for the AKC.
Miscellaneous
Currently Irish Red and White Setters that are recorded in the AKC's FSS may
earn hunting titles as well as titles in obedience, dog agility, rally
obedience, and tracking. They may not compete and earn either field or show
championships.
~From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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