Originally bred for hunting, their owners once preferred Irish setters to be red and white, because that color pattern made the dogs easier to see in the field. (2/14) by Judy Powell August 27, 2020, 3:02 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/14 Next View full list See more Previous article Irish setters are well-known for their solid red coats, but that wasn’t always the case. Next article As the breed appeared more and more often in shows rather than on the hunt, solid-red dogs became more fashionable. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.