Gundogs Group - Irish Red and White Setter

The Irish Red and White Setter evolved from spaniels, probably red and white spaniels, that were brought to Ireland from France and crossed with pointers.

Coat: Flat, straight, and finely textured with good feathering.

Color: Clearly particolored with pearl white base and solid red patches; mottling and flecking, but not roaning, permitted arounel face and feet, and up foreleg to elbow and up hind leg as far as hock.

Features: Head broad in proportion to body; hazel or dark brown eyes; ears set level with eyes; body strong and muscular; tail strong at root and tapering to fine point.

Size: Height: 23½-21 in. Weight: 40-70 lb.

Care: Needs space and plenty of exercise; requires daily brushing.

Character: Happy, good-natured and affectionate, a sportsman's dog and family pet.