Other Names Parti-Colored Setter |
Origin ireland, 1700s |
Use Today Companion, Gundog |
Life Expectancy This breed can live as long as 13 years of age |
Weight & Height 60 to 70 pounds & 23 to 27 inches tall |
Known Health Problems Cataracts |
Physical Description Medium to large size, lean, muscular dog with a square, taperd muzzle, round, hazel or dark eyes, black or brown nose and medium length drop ears. The tail is long, carried level or below the back. |
Temperment This breed is friendly and good with children. They make a good gundog & watchdog. They also do well with other pets. |
Living Conditions Will do ok in apartment if sufficiently exercised daily |
Grooming brush this breed daily |
Exercise Need regular vigorous exercise on a daily basis |
Coat Texture Straight, medium length coat is silky with feathering on the back of legs, chest, throat, feet, tail and upper part of the ears. |
Coat Colors Red/White |
Puppies 6-8 pups per litter. |
Recognition Continental Kennel Club American Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club American Pet Registry Fédération Cynologique Internationale Canadian Kennel Club National Kennel Club |