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English Setter

dog Breed Profile

The dog is a beautiful, elegant, slim, white setter with blue, lemon, orange or brown speckling. Some dogs may be tricolored: blue, white and brown.

Attributes

Floppy ears (naturally)

Size

Weight

55-80 lbs.

45-70 lbs.

Height

23-26 in.

(at withers)

24-27 in.

Coat

Length

Medium

Color

White with orange, liver, lemon or black flecks

Care

Exercise

>40 minutes/day

Energy level

Very energetic

Longevity

10-14 yrs.

Needs

High

Traits

Barking

Low

Snoring

Low

Drooling

High

Digging

Low

Grooming Needs

High

Social Needs

High

Club recognition

AKC Class.

Sporting

UKC Class.

Gun Dog

Prevalence

Common

The English Setter Dog Breed

The English setter is one of the oldest gun dog breeds, with a history that traces back to the 14th century. Among its forebears are the Spanish pointer, French pointer and a variety of spaniels.

About the English Setter

The dog is a beautiful, elegant, slim, white setter with blue, lemon, orange or brown speckling. Some dogs may be tricolored: blue, white and brown.

English Setter personality

The English setter is a gentle, friendly, placid dog that is especially good with children. He is mild-mannered and sensitive and loves to both give and receive affection. These dogs are known to be alert and protective of their families and territories, but will calm down quickly when told to.

English setters are very sociable dogs. They enjoy being with both people and other dogs.

These dogs are known to enjoy roaming, digging and jumping. They are very active as puppies but are known to mellow out considerably when they fully mature.

What to expect

The active English setter needs plenty of exercise, particularly when he is a puppy. Hikers or joggers will find this breed blends in beautifully with their lifestyles. Minimum exercise should be a long, brisk walk every day, without which the dog might become difficult to manage. However, one should exercise a puppy or young English setter carefully the dog's bones do not mature fully until about 12-14 mo. of age.

The English setter is an intensely friendly dog. He does not do well banished to the backyard or to a doghouse. Even more than most dogs, he needs to be with people and included in their daily lives.

The coat will mat and tangle if not brushed at least once a week. The deep flews tend to drip water after drinking.

History of the English Setter

The English setter is one of the oldest gun dog breeds, with a history that traces back to the 14th century. Among its forebears are the Spanish pointer, French pointer and a variety of spaniels. In fact, the breed was originally known as a setting spaniel.

The breed came into its own in England in the early 1800s when Sir Edward Laverack created a special hunting strain of the English setter. Later, R. Purcell Llewellin developed yet another hunting strain. The influence of these two breeders is so great that English setters are sometimes called Laverack setters or Llewellin setters.

The word setter refers to the almost-seated position the dog assumes when he has discovered game.

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