Irish Red and White Setter
Irský červenobílý setr
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 57–66 cm |
Recognition features
- White base with solid red patches, flecking on face and legs
- Long silky feathering on ears, legs, chest and tail, with short coat on the body
- Domed skull without occipital protuberance, unlike the Irish Red Setter
Purpose
Primarily a gundog bred for the field, and also a companion and friend at home.
History
Irish Setters probably came into their own at the end of the 17th century, and the Red and White is the older of the two, with the solid red evolved by selective breeding. By the end of the 19th century the Red Setter had virtually eclipsed it and it was thought extinct. Revival efforts began in the 1920s, it had its own club by 1944, and the present club was formed in 1981.
Coat
Long silky fine feathering on the back of the legs, outer ear flap, flank extending onto chest and throat, and tail; short, flat, curl-free coat elsewhere. Base colour white with solid red patches; flecking permitted around the face and on the legs.
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