Originally all Irish Setters were mostly red, or red and white, but from around 1880 breeders began to prefer the solid red variety.
The Irish Setter was bred for hunting, specifically for setting or locating and pointing upland gamebirds. They are a tireless, wide-ranging hunter, and well-suited to fields and wet or dry moorland terrain. Using their excellent sense of smell to locate the mark (or bird), the Irish will then hold a pointing position, indicating the direction in which the bird lies hidden.
The Irish Red and White Setter is a pointing bird dog which originated in the eighteenth century in Ireland. Due to the popularity of the solid Red Setters, these beautiful Setters are now on the vunerable breed list. They are a loyal and reliable companion. They need firm, decisive training. They are extremely intelligent. Irish Red and White Setters thrive best in active families, where they have outlets for their high energy, and require space to run freely.
Having said all this the Irish Setter, whether it be solid red or red and white is a loving and affectionate dog with a wonderful temperament, and makes a superb family pet.
We are proud to announce that a Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Check was conducted on the 5th March 2011 by a Accredited Breeder Advisor and we successfully passed without recommendation for improvement
Our first two girls Casafelice Balwen and Rappatty Red Velvet. Foundation girls for Gilliegrae Setters
