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Original Irish Setters were parti-colored, red and white. The solid red Irish Setters were rare. In about 1850 the red Irish Setter began to gain popularity. The parti-colored setter started its slow decline. The Red and White Irish Setters became nearly extinct except for the few enthusiasts who kept the breed alive. In the 1920's an attempt was made at the revival of the breed and it is from here that present owners can trace their pedigrees. In 1944 the Irish Red and White Club was formed. In 1984 the National Irish Red and White Setter Club of America, Inc. was formed. The Irish Red and White Setter was first recognized by the AKC in 2006.
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What does the Irish in dog breeds and terriers refer to?
The Irish included in a dogs breed refers to the origin where that breed of dog was first bred. (i.e. Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, originated in Ireland).
What was the Irish Setter first bred for?
The Irish Setter was developed from mixing the Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, English Setter, Pointer, and the Gordon Setter. It was originally called the Irish Red Setter in the United States. At one time the Irish Setter was a red & white dog with shorter legs than today's breed. The shorter legs were most likely bred in to help the dogs "set" the game. They would crouch down low near the bird so that the hunter could walk over and toss a net over the pray and the dog. In the 19th century selective breeding produced a dog with a pure chestnut red coat and the white was bred out of the breed. It is probably older then the English Setter. The English and Irish Setters are both ancestors of the Spanish Pointer. The Irish Setter is an all purpose hunting dog, both a pointer and retriever in all types of terrains. They are especially good for hunting game birds. They have excellent noses and are very fast. When the Irish Setter finds his game he runs quickly back and forth in front of the hunter in order to alert him. Over the years many breeders have started breeding more for looks rather than the dogs hunting ability. The Irish Setter's talents include hunting, tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdog, agility and competitive obedience.
What type of dog is the Nova Scotia Duck tolling retriever bred from?
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever was bred from working setter type dogs and retriever breeds. Some report that the bred originated in Canada and some report that they were first bred Nova Scotia.
What was the West Highland White Terrier first bred for?
It was first bred as a hunting dog and a pest exterminator.
What was the Gordon Setter first bred for?
The Gordon Setter was developed in Scotland in the early 17th century. This black and tan setter became popular by Duke Alexander the 4th of Gordon in the early 19th century. They were used as bird dogs, having an outstanding sense of smell. The dogs would point towards the fallen bird, retrieve it and bring it back to the hunter. The Gordon had great stamina and could hunt in bad weather on both land and water, but were not as fast in comparison to the pointers and as a result started to loose popularity as hunters chose other breeds. The Gordon Setter was one of the breeds that was used in the development of the Irish Setter. The Gordon makes a good one-man shooting dog. The Gordon Setter was recognized by the AKC in 1884. Some of the Gordon Setter's talents include guarding, watchdog, hunting, tracking, pointing and retrieving.
Is Amanda byram British?
No, she is Irish born and bred.
What is the history of the Irish sport horse?
more commonly known in the uk as an irish hunter. its a cross between a thoroughbred and irish draught. It has been given recognition as a separate breed. It is commonly bred from parents who are also Irish Sport Horses, in addition to being bred from the definitive parent breeds.
Is an Irish water spaniel a cross breed?
Actually no. They can be pure bred like other dog breeds. However, I can see that a Irish Spaniel and be bred with a Portuguese Water Dog could be called a Irish water spaniel. But that cross-breed looks very different from the real Irish water spaniel!
What was the Otterhound first bred for?
They were first bred for hunting otters
What was the Plott Hound first bred for?
They were first bred for hunting.
What was the Australian Shepherd first bred for?
They were first bred to herd cattle.
What was the Shetland Sheepdog first bred for?
They were first bred to herd sheep.
