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Article: Red and white Irish setter is making a comeback. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
- Article date:
- June 9, 1994
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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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Article: IRISH SETTER EARNS BEST IN SHOW HONORS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);
March 6, 1995 ;
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...The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 03-06-1995 IRISH SETTER EARNS BEST IN SHOW HONORS Date: 03-06-1995, Monday ... 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early An Irish Setter was chosen Best in Show Sunday at the Kennel Club of ...
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