The Irish Red and White Setter is originally from Ireland, also known as the Non-Pure Color Long-haired Hunting Dog or Irish Long-haired Hunting Dog. As its name suggests, its coat is white with red spots.
It is closely related to the Irish Setter in appearance, so these two breeds are quite similar in appearance.
They are very enthusiastic and friendly in life, full of love, especially in the young stage, so this kind of character often makes them more prone to injuries than other quiet breeds.
This breed has a keen sense of smell and, once they get serious about their work, they become efficient and extremely passionate gun dogs. However, it takes much more time to train them compared to most other gun dogs.
The Irish Red and White Setter is one of the more popular breeds overseas. If ranked simply by popularity, the all-red Irish Setter ranks first among the four Setters, followed by the English Setter and then the Gordon Setter. As for the Red and White Setter, it is now very rare.
It is considered the foundation breed of the Irish Setters. In the 17th century, it became a popular breed frequently seen in paintings. During the heyday of dog shows, the solid red variety began to be favored by breeders and bred, resulting in a decrease in the number of Red and White Setters and facing extinction. However, in 1944, the Irish Red and White Setter Club was established and still exists today. In the 1970s, its numbers began to recover. In 1989, it became a recognized breed by the FCI.
This dog has high requirements for exercise space and time, so it is not suitable for urban life.
It has a lively and friendly personality, full of energy, agile in action, decisive in behavior, and also suitable as a companion dog, more suitable for accompanying children.
Every day, you need to groom its coat and check its ears. People who have limited time are not suitable for keeping this dog.
Toes inflammation
Symptoms: The dog licks its toes frequently, the area between the toes becomes red and moist, and it may limp severely
Preparation: Povidone-iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, shave the fur on the feet clean, rinse with soapy water or wipe with povidone-iodine, after the inflamed area is completely dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches its ears, shakes its head, the dog's ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ear area, dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear wash solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour ear wash solution or Vicks ear cleaner into the ear canal, gently massage the ear base for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear wash solution, wipe off the secretions and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal with a cotton ball.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, more dandruff appears, and even patches of fur fall off.
Preparation: Diluted salt water, topical ointment or spray for skin, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the problematic skin and surrounding fur, then rinse with salt water to sterilize, and then apply ointment or use spray, along with antibiotics and vitamin B.
During the puppy development period, the number of feedings per day will vary depending on the age. Generally, it is 3-4 times per day for 3-4 months, 2-3 times per day for 6-8 months, and 2 times per day for over 8 months.
They are enthusiastic about life, especially during their childhood, which makes them more prone to injuries than other quiet dogs, so the owners should take good care of them.
It is necessary to scientifically and reasonably arrange the amount of food. A sufficient amount of food can make the puppies easier to tame by their owners. On the contrary, too little food will make the puppies hungry and gradually become restless, which will make them unruly.
Do not always keep the food bowl in front of the dog, as this is very unhygienic. It can easily lead to gastrointestinal diseases in dogs, and once the disease occurs, it is not easy to be detected in time. Usually, half an hour after feeding, whether the dog is eating or not, the food bowl should be cleaned up immediately and reissued at the next feeding.
This breed has a deep chest, which makes it prone to severe and sudden gastric torsion, called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), which is a life-threatening emergency condition. The owners should pay more attention to it during the normal feeding process.
1. Do not bathe frequently.
When bathing a dog, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing depends on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather, you can bathe the dog one or two more times, while in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. But in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush the hair regularly.
Dogs shed hair almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. To maintain good hair growth, brushing regularly is an important step. Pet owners can use a special brush for pets to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe.
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's fur growth. Besides making the fur shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill germs. While sunbathing, the owner can let the dog exercise, which can improve its physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Parasite control.
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites consume a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition. Therefore, parasite control is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external parasite control together. Also, deworming medication can cause substantial harm to the dog's stomach and intestines. Therefore, it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet.
To have beautiful fur, it is necessary to lay a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. Firstly, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food that meets its needs. On the other hand, you can also give the dog a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolk, and vegetable oil.
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