The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Setter, is a breed of gundog and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the Show-bred dog recognized by the AKC as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognized by the Field Dog Stud Book. It is friendly, active, and intelligent (if somewhat stubborn). Originally, the Irish Setter was bred for hunting, specifically for setting or pointing upland gamebirds. Famous Irish Setters include Big Red and King Timahoe, pet of Richard Nixon.