The dog who portrayed Alex was Banjo, who was part Golden Retriever and Irish Setter. The couple had an Irish setter named Hannibal. A dog that is very dark red, like an Irish Setter may sometimes appear brown. Ramcke appeared at his formal surrender clean shaven and with a well-groomed Irish setter. The Irish Setter is a characterized animal model of rcd1. The Irish Setter of the late 19th century was not just a red dog. The Irish Setter was brought to the United States in the early 19th century. Prior to her departure, the crew adopted an Irish Setter puppy as the ship's mascot---Lady.