Irish Red and White Setter
adult Irish Red and White Setter
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group: sporting |
height: m
24.5-27" / 62.23-68.58 cm,
f 22.5-24" /57.1-60.96 cm |
types: |
weight: 40-70
lbs / 18.14-31.75 kg, |
colors: |
parti-colored-pearl
white with patches of solid red, some flecking, mottling
on face and paws |
physical traits: |
strong, powerful, good
sense of smell |
hair type: |
long, silky, fine textured |
personality/
temperament: |
happy, good natured, affectionate,
cheerful, exuberant, energetic, athletic, aristocratic, keen,
intelligent, biddable, enthusiastic, good worker, kindly,
friendly, determined, extroverted, courageous, spirited,
talkative |
maintenance/
special needs:
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extra exercise, daily
grooming, extra exercise, patience to train, prone to gastric
torsion, eye problems |
nickname: |
Parti-colored Setter,
Rossmore Setter |
origination: |
Ireland from France |
bred for: |
game retrieving, setting |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, companionship,
other pets, gundog, outdoors, cooler weather |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
13 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
arba-(sporting dog group),
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group), |
rescues: |
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