Irish Red and White Setter

Gundog

Coat

Solid: (preferred) or
White Markings: Always has in piebald or extreme spotting pattern.
Ticking/Roaning: Little to moderate ticking is allowed on the muzzle and paws/lower legs (frontlegs - up to and including elbows, hind legs - up to and including ankles) but any more ticking anywhere else on the body is a DQ.

Eyes

or dark . The darker shades are preferred.

Nose

Faults

Light-coloured eyes. White on the ears. Lack of white muzzle is a heavy fault.

Disqualifications

Ticking anywhere on the body itself. Heavy ticking on the legs and/or muzzle.

Varieties

None

Notes

Originally most setters were red and white in colour, but over time the solid red interested more people, and as a result the 'old' red and white type lost in popularity. It remained more as a field type of dog, while the red setter soon became popular in the show ring. Fortunately, the red/white dogs were saved from extinction in the early 1900's and today it is growing in popularity around the world. Most major kennel clubs today view the red setter and the red and white as two seperate breeds.
The red and white setter is an active and sporty breed. It is loyal to its owner and is, just like other setters, a pointing dog. It feels best in an active home and requires occasional brushing to keep the coat in good condition.

The overall build is very similar to that of the red setter, but many irish red and white setters are overall less extreme and built more for the field than the show ring. Its head should be elongated and rather powerful. The stop is marked and the occiput is visible without being extreme. The ears are placed at eye height and carried close to the head. The neck is of medium length, powerful but not coarse and slightly arched. The body is strong and powerful with deep chest and strong back. The tail is of medium length and should be carried at height of back height or lower.

Breed Files

Filename: Red + White Setter
Offset: 0037
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: October 17, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail (three carriage variations). Optional liplines.

Filename: CS R+W Setter
Offset: FC62
Base: Labrador
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Angled legs, addball tail, claws and feathers. Dogz grow in feathering as they age. May be unsuitable for obedience. 2nd gens may lack the bottom of the lower hind leg feathers on the frontside of the leg and fuzz on the chest/body feathers. They are equally accepted.