
The Irish Red and White Setter dog breed may ba classified as hunting setters, and is a meritorious hunter. A setter is silently hunting (searching) for game by scent.
This dog breed have medium IQ set side by side other dog breeds.
Irish Red and White Setter cause less problems with shedding set side by side other breeds. The breeds do require ample of brushing and grooming.
Irish Red and White Setter is medium difficult to shape. The dog breed is not more sensitive than resembling dog breeds. The Irish Red and White Setter is one of the breeds with the highest energy levels. The dog breed requires ample of physical training.
The breeds are generally incredibly attentive by nature and will not behave aggressively towards unknown persons. They are sometimes friendly with other dogs. These dogs are incredibly friendly towards children and they are a meritorious choice for families with small children. These animals may reveal some predatory tendencies. They do not posess instincts to bite while playing, but if such behaviour occurs the habit should be treated at an early age.
This dog breed may bark, but usually not excessively. Although the Irish Red and White Setter can live in incredibly hot climates, it's not the ideal contidions for this dog breed. Although they may live in colder climates, this is not ideal. This dog breed is one of the most playful of any dog breed. If given the opportunity, they will usually play all day long. These dogs should be kept on a leash as they tend to wander if kept loose. They are not incredibly found of being home alone.
Originating from: Irish Red and White Setter's was bred in Ireland. The dog breed is still in high demand in Dublin.
Group of Irish Red and White Setter: Irish Red and White Setter is approved in the F.C.I. database. The dog breed is acknowledged in the section «British and Irish Pointers and Setters» (7.2) in the group «Pointing Dogs». F.C.I. tag for irish red and white setter is 330 and was added to the database 2005-04-19. American Kennel Club categorizes the dog breed as «Sporting Dogs». United Kennel Club involves the dog breed as «Gun Dogs» in their database. Canadian Kennel Club categorizes the dog breed as «Sporting dogs».
Irish Red and White Setter Health issues: Sadly, a select few may acquire urgent health problems. Irish Red and White Setter is a dog breed which is impaired by hip dysplasia. Canine hip dysplasia is the most studied veterinary contidion in dogs. This the dog breed are often impaired by a contidion called Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). This contidion may cause blindness. PRA is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Skin contidion is immense with the Irish Red and White Setter. This dog breed tend to bloat (also known as stomach torsion and twisted stomach). The stomach fills up with air and puts pressure on the other organs. The stomach can easily rotate on itself when filled with air. The dog breed is more frequently plagued with epilepsy than other dog breeds. Heart disease is a frequent contidion in this dog breed.
The breeds composition: This is a big dog breed. Male dogs reach a hight of 24 to 26 inches tall. Female dogs can grow to 22 to 24 inches tall. Male dogs can weigh 50 to 75 pounds. Female dogs can weigh 50 to 75 pounds. The irish red and white setter has middle-sized suspended ears. is sometimes rather long. The hanging low tail is . They have a medium-sized muzzle. The coat is longhaired.
Colors of this dog breed is usually baackground white with solid red patches.
Supplementary details about the irish red and white setter: Predicted years to live for a irish red and white setter is 11 to 15 years. The dog breed is rather famous and usually no problem to obtain for sale in local newspapers. The irish red and white setter were originally bred for setting and game retrieving. This has supplementary names as well: Red and White Setter .
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