Irish Red and White Setter 
	A gentle yet high-spirited aristocrat who's friendly to people and courageous in the field. 
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	Height: 22.5 to 26 inches at shoulder 
	Weight: 50 to 70 pounds Coat: long and silky Life span: 10 to 14 years Breed Group: Sporting Dogs The Red and White Irish Setter barely escaped extinction when most breeders began focusing on the all-red varieties. Now they're considered a separate breed from their Irish Setter cousins. As gundogs, they're slow to train but eventually become loyal and reliable hunters. 
	
	Irish Red and White Setter profile on DogTime.com
	 
	General Characteristics 
															Cold tolerance 
Dog friendly 
Ease at being home alone 
Ease of training 
Friendly toward strangers 
Intelligence 
Need for exercise 
Playfulness 
Predatory tendencies 
Vigor 
Potential for weight gain 
Sensitivity 
Easy to groom 
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