Large Sporting Group

Irish Red and White Setter

Also called Irish R&W Setter, IRWS and Rossmore Setter

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

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.

Weight: 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–26 in (57–66 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Ireland (17th–18th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Biddable Determined Energetic Friendly Intelligent

Coat colours

Red and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
Height	24–26 in (62–66 cm)	22–24 in (57–61 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)