Irish Red and White Setter

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They require about 2 to 3 cups of dry dog food. This can be split into two servings of 1 to 1.5 cups each. Maintain proper weight, but be careful not to overfeed. Any diet should be appropriate for their age. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

The Irish Red and White's silky coat sheds moderately. Their beautiful coat should look natural. They will need to be groomed daily or every other day to keep their long, silky coats from becoming tangled.

Occasional baths and weekly brushings are needed to pull away dead hairs will help to keep him in beautiful condition.

Grooming the Irish Red and White Setter is a fairly simple job. It is important that the breed look as natural as possible, although scissors or clippers might be used to tidy up the rough edges just for the sake of neatness. An all-over grooming once a week with a soft brush and a slicker or comb to eliminate any tangles will keep the dog looking his best.

The ears should be checked weekly for any excess wax and debris. A bath every month or so is usually sufficient. Nails should be trimmed every few weeks, as needed.

Having a high energy level, the IRWS requires many exercises; otherwise, owners might have difficulty living with them.

IRWS puppy should have plenty of low-impact activity and regular exercise to channel their abundant energy and stimulate his mind. Longs walks can be part of their exercise but make sure to be mindful in their forming joints. Practices in a fenced area are ideal for puppies.

Upon maturity, the Irish Red and White Setter is a great companion in walking, hiking, and biking activities.

Schedule health checkups with your veterinarian every six months to ensure that they are safe and happy throughout their life. At these visits, the doctor will do a physical inspection, take your dog's temperature, and track his heartbeat, among other things.

Routine dog care allows you to track your dog's growth and development and address any issues with your veterinarian.

Irish Red and Whites make good companions. They are affectionate, fun-loving, friendly, and high-spirited dogs that children love. Their amazing temperament is making them an ideal all-around family dog. Like with other breeds, they need to be properly introduced to the family members at an early age.

Irish Red and White Setter are high energy and high-spirited dogs. They love fun activities that will entertain them and will keep them active. They are naturally obedient and great in hunting, tracking, and agility.

However, training sessions should be short yet exciting and fun because they easily get bored. They are eager to please their family and react well to a positive training approach with lots of praises.

They are not only known for being hunting dogs, but their temperament is also notable! Irish Red and White Setters have a good nature and is noted for being affectionate. They also do well with other pets.

In fact, they are very friendly towards a cat and other dogs, especially if they are brought up with them. But proper and early socialization will help make them even more sociable towards others.