The Irish Red and White Setter is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Ireland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
Irish Red and White Setter
Also known as Irish R&W Setter, IRWS, Rossmore Setter
Origin
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Ireland
- Era
- 17th–18th century
Group
- Sporting
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 62–66 cm · Female 57–61 cm
- Weight
- 25–32 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- white, red
Traits
- friendly, affectionate, energetic, intelligent, determined, biddable