Article: Red and white Irish setter is making a comeback. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)

For most of their history, all Irish setters were more white than red. That original ``particolored'' breed is now called the red and white Irish setter and registered by the Irish and British kennel clubs. 
The all-red Irish setter with which Americans are familiar is only one of many variations of the white-and-red breed developed in the 18th century when aristocratic Irish families were establishing distinctive lines with various color combinations and other special characteristics. 
Today's red and white Irish setter (its official breed name) is rare in this country but has devoted American supporters. It has solid red patches (``clear islands of brilliant color'') on ...

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