How long does a Irish Red and White Setter live?

The listed lifespan for a Irish Red and White Setter is 11–15 years.

How tall is a Irish Red and White Setter?

The listed height for a Irish Red and White Setter is 24.5–26 in (male), 22.5–24 in (female).

Is a Irish Red and White Setter good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Irish Red and White Setter is 5 out of 5.

When is a Irish Red and White Setter full grown?

The growth size band for a Irish Red and White Setter is up to 24 months.

Sporting Group

Irish Red and White Setter

Irish Red and White Setter is a large dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female), height is 24.5–26 in (male), 22.5–24 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Courageous, Spirited, Determined.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan11–15 years

Weight42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Height

24.5–26 in (male), 22.5–24 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 47.5 lb is about 11.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Ireland. The coat is described as silky, double, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 162 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type I (CLAD, LAD-A) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Irish Red and White Setter is 42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female).

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