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Irish Red and White Setters are smart and enthusiastic. They love hunting, running, retrieving, or just about anything that gives them an opportunity to move their four legs very quickly. You can’t ask for a more beautiful dog, and although they have a stubborn streak in them, most families find them to be excellent additions. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-60 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

Irish Red and White Setters are generally excellent with children of all ages. Irish Red and White Setters usually get along well with other dogs, but can sometimes be aggressive toward cats or other smaller pets. If raised together, they can coexist with your cats, but you may want to keep an eye on them when they are together. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

It’s very important that Irish Red and White Setters get about an hour of exercise every day, otherwise they can become frustrated and destructive. They will happily hunt, hike, or walk with you and enjoy every second of the adventure. If you want to get involved with doggie sports, Irish Red and White Setters are up to the challenge. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Irish Red and White Setters have a beautiful silky coat that should be brushed regularly. They shed moderately and have a tendency to carry bits and pieces of their outdoor adventures back with them in their hair. Brushing will help reduce shedding and the amount of dirt and burrs that you find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Irish Red and White Setters are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Irish Red and White Setters do best when they live in the house with their owners and would prefer that house to have a yard where they have plenty of room to play and sniff out any critters that share their space. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.