Irish Red And White Setter Breed Details
The Irish Red and White Setter can be found in artwork dating back to the 17th and 18th century and, by the end of the latter was a popular gundog for bird hunting. Red and Whites often hunt grouse, pheasant, ptarmigan, blackgame, snipe, woodcock, quail, willow grouse, sand grouse, guinea fowl, sagehen, and francolin. The breed was finally acknowledged by the AKC in 2009 as part of the sporting category. We recommend this breed for sportsmen, active individuals and families that have a large home and property for them to expend their boundless energy. Curious about the pros and cons?
PROS
- Lively, pleasant temperament
- Skilled gundog, particularly for birds
- Eager to please and easy to train
- Great with children
- Good with other pets
- Tolerant of strangers
- Great exercise buddy
- Fairly low maintenance grooming
CONS
- Not hypoallergenic
- Must be kept physically and mentally stimulated to avoid becoming destructive
- Needs quite a bit of outdoor time daily
- Not for apartments or as an indoors-only dog
- Not for protection or guarding
- Not a good match for households that have avian pets