Irish Red and White Setter breeds

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Sporting Group 33
Hound Group 33
Working Group 32
Terrier Group 32
Toy Group 22
Non-Sporting Group 20
Herding Group 33

#	Breed	AKC group	Size	Weight	Lifespan
162	Irish Red and White SetterThe Irish Red and White Setter is a rarer, sturdier cousin of the Irish Setter, with a white coat marked in red, bred to find game birds.	Sporting Group	Large	50 to 75 lb	11 to 15 years

Ranked by the American Kennel Club's 2025 registration popularity. The three breeds it recognized in January 2026 follow. Weights are typical adult ranges; sizes are this site's classes: small under 25 lb, medium 25 to 60 lb, large over 60 lb.