Irish red & white setter

Life Span: 10 to 14 years

Availability: Rare

About Irish Red and White Setter
The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Dog from Erin, the Red Dog, the Irish Red Setter, the Modder Rhu (Gaelic), the Red Spaniel or simply the Red Setter, is an impressive breed best known for its hunting skills, flashy style, powerful movement and clownish personality. The Irish Setter has been described as being perhaps the most glamorous and unforgettable of all modern dog breeds.

The origin of the Irish Setter dates back to the early 1700s in Ireland. By the early 1800s, the breed was firmly established not only in its homeland but throughout the British Isles. While its precise ancestry is the subject of debate, some speculate that the Irish Setter descends from crosses of Irish Water Spaniels and Irish Terriers.

The solid red setter first appeared in Ireland in the 19th century. Its earliest ancestors primarily were red and white. The breed was developed to locate birds with its keen sense of smell and, once the prey was discovered, to hold its position (instead of chasing the birds) to avoid entering the line of fire. The first Irish Setters were imported to America in the 1800s to work as gundogs on game, particularly ruffed grouse, quail, prairie chickens, woodcock, partridge, pheasant, wild duck and teal.

The physical beauty of this breed, together with its happy-go-lucky, rollicking disposition, made it highly sought after as a show dog.

Visits to Groomer- Medium

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat-Basks in it

Tolerance to cold- Loves snow

Exercise Requirement-Lots

Under Coat-No

Colour-Red & White

Coat Type- Silky

Hair Length- Flowing

Hair Density-Dense

Irish Setter are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Irish Setter will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Bloat

Entropion

Corneal Ulceration

Epilepsy

Hip dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Von Willebrand

Temperament
Aristocratic, keen and intelligent. Displays a kindly, friendly attitude, behind which should be discernible determination, courage and high spirit. The Red and White Setter is very friendly, dependable .separation Anxiety is common in this breed. Irish Setters are social creatures and they love spending time with people. Leaving them alone for long periods of time can lead to destructive behavior and excessive barking.

Training & Intelligence
Irish Setters need very little training when it comes to hunting birds, but household obedience is a different story. Training and Irish Setter requires patience, consistency and a calm-assertive attitude. This breed develops habits quickly, and bad habits can be nearly impossible to break, so the earlier you begin training a Setter, the better.

Breeding
Litter Size-6 to 12 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Irish Setters are a healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.