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IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER
COUNTRY: Ireland
WEIGHT: 40-70 pounds
HEIGHT: 23*4-27 inches
COAT: Flat, straight, and slightly coarse, longer for the feathering
COLOR: White ground color with clear red patches, roaning or ticking objectionable—but, if present, a minimum amount on face and below hock and elbow only
REGISTRY: TKC
GROUP: Gun Dog
The red/whites may actually predate the solid reds. The coat of arms of the Irish Nash family bears three red and white setters, and Sir Thomas Staples of County Tyrone and Evans of Gortmerron kept red/whites in the 18th century. Lord Rossmore of Monaghan can boast the same tradition and, indeed, the Red and White is, to this day, occasionally referred to locally as the Rossmore Setter.
Nevertheless, by the turn of the 19th century, while the solid red continued his rise to fame on both sides of the Atlantic, his spotted brothers retreated to remote areas of Ireland. They never completely disappeared, however. Being a recessive, the spotted dogs can, and still do, occasionally crop up in red litters. A few Irishmen, over the years, preferred to hunt over the more easily seen red/whites. A rare breeder or two also stubbornly continued to foster the type. The Reverend Noble Huston of County Down, Ireland, bred the variety in the early part of this century to keep the red-and-white flame alive.In the 1940s, a breed club was formed, especially to foster the hunting qualities of the red-white. Shortly after, the Cuddys of County Cork, Ireland, began their interest in the breed; nearly all modern specimens trace their pedigree back to Cuddy dogs. In the early 1970s, the Irish Kennel Club awarded the task of monitoring the present-day revival to the Irish Red Setter Club. They created a committee to monitor all pups prior to registration, because the breed base was so small and crossings to the Red are close up in most pedigrees. From a low of seven registered animals at that time, the "Red-n-White" has begun a slow climb to full recognition. Owners of a red/white litter hi Ireland, until recently, had to take them to the breed committee for the approval signature! To the credit of the Red Club and its wholehearted cooperation, the Red and White is now regarded as self-sufficient.
A dog belonging to the Gormleys of County Dublin was entered at Crufts in 1980, in the "Any Variety Not Separately Classified" class. So unknown was the breed that the show committee tried to switch the entry into the Irish Red Setter class! Full championship status was given to the breed at Crufts in 1987, much to the pride of those who worked so hard for him. A few of the Red-n-Whites have been brought into the United States, where owners formed a breed club and interest is growing.
Character and appearance of the two breeds are very similar, with a few minor exceptions. The Red/Whites have a higher set ear, are a bit shorter, wider and sturdier of body, and have less of the long, heavy feathering. The practical hunter, unlike the show dog enthusiast, finds excessive feathering a bother. The Red/White probably looks very similar to the Irish (Red)
Setter of 100 years ago! In temperament, the spotted dogs have "the same joyous exuberance as their Red cousins but are less forthcoming with strangers." Ann Millington interjects that "they are 'thinking' dogs and consider you well before deciding you are worthy of their friendship."
They still make good practical gun dogs and are particularly known for their stamina. Stories such as that of the field trial dog from bygone days, who ran ten miles behind his master's carriage to the trial grounds and then home again at night, are common. Color has to be carefully monitored, and dogs with an excess of ticking (roan, or belton, patterns like the English Setter) are faulted. A note of interest: 150 years ago there was described a third color of Irish Setter, called a "Shower of Hail" Setter, which was an all-over, heavily ticked pattern.
Dogs Picks his Cage Lock & Free his buddies amazing!!
This is a brilliant dog not only Picks his own cage lock but also Free's his buddies
Top 10 Dog Breeds for 2007
Today, the American Kennel Club announced their top ten dog breeds for 2007 based on registration statistics of its members...
2007 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog
For the first time since 1935, the Bulldog has broken into the top 10. The organization says that this breed has recently gained appeal to a very wide range of dog lovers. The Bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes. It's also one of the few dog breeds to be adopted as a mascot for some sports teams.
The Bulldog was first recognized by the AKC in 1886, just two years after the organization's founding, and was most popular in 1915 when it peaked in 5th place. The breed's popularity ebbed and flowed throughout the mid-20th century, but since hitting a low of 41st place in 1973, its ranking has steadily increased.
The AKC published statistics by cities...
2007 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog
For the first time since 1935, the Bulldog has broken into the top 10. The organization says that this breed has recently gained appeal to a very wide range of dog lovers. The Bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes. It's also one of the few dog breeds to be adopted as a mascot for some sports teams.
The Bulldog was first recognized by the AKC in 1886, just two years after the organization's founding, and was most popular in 1915 when it peaked in 5th place. The breed's popularity ebbed and flowed throughout the mid-20th century, but since hitting a low of 41st place in 1973, its ranking has steadily increased.
The AKC published statistics by cities...
- The Bulldog is most popular in Los Angeles where is it currently ranked 2nd right after the Lab.
- Atlanta, GA did not include the Bulldog in its top 10, despite being the home to University of Georgia's "Bulldogs".
- The Poodle and Dachshund, who each once enjoyed the top spot in Manhattan (2006, 2005 for the Poodle and 2004 for the Dachshund) now share a tie for 3rd place, ousted by America's top choice, the Labrador Retriever.
- Detroit, Knoxville, Miami, Honolulu and Orlando are the only cities that do not have the Labrador Retriever in the top spot. Detroit and Miami favor the German Shepherd, Orlando puts the Yorkie in 1st place, Honolulu the Golden Retriever and Knoxville the Boxer.
- Salt Lake City is the only city to place the Shih Tzu in one of its top two spots. It moved from 3rd in 2006 to 2nd in 2007.
- The only cities to not have the Yorkie on their lists are Buffalo, Milwaukee and Des Moines.
- Des Moines had the most unique list of all 50 cities, considering that it shared only four dogs with the national Top 10.
- The Miniature Schnauzer, which was displaced on the national list this year by the Bulldog, still claims top dog status in Oklahoma City where it ranks 3rd, higher than in any other U.S. city.
- San Francisco and Los Angeles were the only cities in the nation to include the French Bulldog in their Top 10 lists.
- The Miniature Schnauzer was bumped off the Top 10 list in 2007 to make room for the Bulldog.
- The Yorkshire Terrier held steady in 2nd place, after making news last year by displacing the Golden Retriever and German Shepherd.
- The Havanese, a small dog with a coat type that is a good choice for people with allergies, has enjoyed the greatest surge in popularity since 1997, increasing 994%. It now ranks as the 37th most popular breed.
- Other small dogs (under 20 lbs.) that have gained popularity in the past decade include the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (+406%), the French Bulldog (+404%) and the Brussels Griffon (+157%).
- Large dogs with notable increases are two Swiss breeds -- the Bernese Mountain Dog (+74%) and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (+127%) -- as well as the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (+130%).
- Breeds on the decline include the Rottweiler (-81%) and the Dalmatian (-96%). Many breeds of Asian origins are also waning in popularity: Chow Chows (-84%), Pekingese (-79%), Akitas (-76%), Lhasa Apso (-75%), Chinese Shar-Pei (-73%) and Shiba Inu (-38%).
- The Beagle is the only breed that has consistently been included in the Top 10 list since 1915. It reigned as the most popular breed from 1954 to 1959.
- Poodles enjoyed a long reign as the most popular dog for 23 years (1960รข€“1982), the longest any breed has held that position consecutively.
- Cocker Spaniels ranked number one from 1936-1953 (replaced by the Beagle in 1954). Cocker Spaniels made a comeback and were number one again from 1983-1990, making them the dog with the longest total reign in the top spot at 25 years.
- The Toy group has been steadily on the rise since the 1970s, when it made up only 12% of the registry versus 23% today.
- The Working group peaked in the 1990's at 17%, most notably due to the Rottweiler being in the Top 10 at that time, including several years in 2nd place.
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