The Irish Red Setter was developed in
Ireland as a working dog for hunting game. The breed is
derived from the Irish Red and White Setter and an unknown
solid red coloured dog. It was a clearly identifiable
type in the 18th century. The Irish Red Setter Club was
established in 1882 to promote the Breed. 
The
club issued the Breed Standard in 1886, and has organised
field trials and shows to set the Standard for the Breed
since that time. In 1998 the club published the working
style for the breed. The standard and working style together
describes the physical form and working ability of the
breed.
The Irish Red Setter has evolved down the years into a
hardy, healthy, intelligent dog, possessed of excellent
working ability and great stamina.
