All About
English Setter Dogs
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English Setter Complete Profile
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Key Facts about English Setters:
Size: Large
Height: 61 - 68 cm (24 - 27 inches)
Weight: 25 - 30 kg (56 - 66 lb)
Life Span: 11 years
Grooming: Demanding
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Reasonable
Temperament: Friendly & quiet-natured
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Sporting
Physical Characteristics of English Setters:
General Appearance: Tall, handsome and friendly.
Colour: Black/white, lemon or orange and white, liver/white and
blue/white.
Coat: Flat, long, silky, slightly wavy and well feathered on the
legs.
Tail: Medium length, slightly curved and well feathered.
Ears: Moderate length, set low, hanging in neat folds next to the
cheek and covered in silky hair on the upper half.
Body: The body is of moderate length with a deep chest. The ribs
are prominent and the topline is straight with a slightly sloping
croup.
Temperament of English Setters:
Friendly, active and intelligent. This breed are usually
quiet-natured but they can be exuberant on occasions. English
Setters bond closely to their family and get on well with
children, other dogs and household animals. They are not
difficult to train, but can have a mind of their own if they
don't receive consistent discipline. English Setters are very
gentle, sensitive and affectionate dogs that make great family
pets. They are not guard dogs but they do give a warning bark at
intruders.
Grooming English Setter Dogs:
These dogs need occasional trimming to keep their coat looking
tidy. It is important that the hair between the pads of the feet
and under the ears is clipped (helps ventilate the ears).
Exercise for English Setters:
English Setters need a lot of exercise, such as running alongside
a cycle or going for long walks. They tend to wander if given the
chance, so ensure that the backyard is securely fenced off.
History of English Setter Dogs:
It is believed that the English Setter originated from a number
of Spaniel and Pointer crosses. Especially from the English
Springer Spaniel, the water spaniel and the Spanish Pointer. For
over 400 years this breed has been used as a bird dog in Britain.
The conformity of English Setters wasn't achieved until the mid
1800s. Edward Laverack was the first breeder who developed pure
lines for both beauty and conformation. A second breeder called
Llewellyn was interested in breeding for working qualities. So he
crossed some of Laverack's setters with his own which produced a
breed with both hunting abilities and beauty.
Additional Comments:
English Setters tend to become overweight if they don't receive
adequate exercise.
This breed can become boisterous if they are not given enough
space or attention.
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