Irish Red and White Setter

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Irish Red and White Setter
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

Irish Red and White Setter Dog

A spirited, energetic, and friendly breed, the Irish Red and White Setter is a great choice of for a family pet. These dogs have plenty of love and affection to give to the right owner, and are entertaining, amusing, and very sociable. These active dogs are eager to please, willing, and enthusiastic, but they do thrive on the attention of their owners and if neglected can become bored and very destructive. Some Irish Red and White Setter can be willful and strong minded, but these dogs are intelligent and eager to learn, making them well suited to those with little or no experience in ownership, as well as for the more experienced. The Irish Red and White Setter gets along well with children, but his large size and boundless energy may prove a problem around smaller children in the household.

The Irish Red and White Setter Dog
In the 1850’s, the Irish Red and White Setter dog, sometimes called the Parti-colored Setter or Red and White Irish Setter dog, almost went extinct. This kind of Setter flourished again thanks to the efforts of breed enthusiasts. Apart from the trademark red and white colored finely textured coat, the Irish Red and White Setter is known for its strong, powerful and athletic body. The Irish Red and White Setter Dogs  eyes are round and hazel or dark brown colored. The Irish Red and White Setter Dogs have a thick tail that tapers from the root to the tip. To ensure that you have a pure bred Irish Red and White Setter, check the roof of its mouth. The Irish Red and White Setter Dogs should have black spots.

Irish Red and White Setter Skills
The Irish Red and White Setters were bred primarily for hunting. Now, Irish Red and White Setters still hunt, but they are also bred to perform in show circles and to act as family or companions and as watchdogs.

Irish Red and White Setter Personality
Irish Red and White Setters are energetic, intelligent and affectionate. Some may be difficult to train and are quick to pick up bad habits, thus, these dogs must be trained at an early age. The Irish Red and White Setter Dogs are, however, good with children and get along well with other household pets. Irish Red and White Setters are quick dogs

and have a heightened sense of smell. The Irish Red and White Setter Dogs can withstand any terrain and any kind of climate.

The Irish Red and White Setter Dog Exercise Needs
Being a very active breed, Irish Red and White Setters require a lot of exercise. Ideally, Setters should be allowed to run free at least once daily. If this is not possible then take the canine on long walks every day.

The Irish Red and White Setter Dog Living Conditions
Unfortunately, the Irish Red and White Setter would find it difficult to live in a place with limited space. This highly active breed requires a lot of exercise, thus it will do well in a place with a significantly big yard, or in a farm in the country.

The Irish Red and White Setter Dog Grooming Requirements
As the name implies, the Irish Red and White Setter come in the colors red and white. The base color is always white and this white canvas is tempered with islands of solid red patches. Aside from their distinct colors, Irish Red and White Setters are known for their long, straight, flat, silky hair particularly at the back of both sets of legs, the outer ear flap and on its flank. The hair on all other parts of the body should be short and flat and free from curls. Regular baths and brushing will help maintain and enhance its vibrant and silky coat.

The Irish Red and White Setter Dog Health Issues
As Irish Red and White Setters tend to overeat and grow big, it is advised that this be fed 2 or 3 small meals a day instead of giving them one big meal. Aside from obesity, the Irish Red and White Setter is also prone to epilepsy, skin allergies, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and elbow and/or hip dysplasia. In addition to these, if left unattended, the ears may be susceptible to otitis thus making the normally docile irritable.

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