English Setter
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- Dog Breed Group
- Sporting Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- England, bird retriever.
- Life Expectancy
- 10 - 12 Years
- Color
- Black and white, orange and white, lemon and white, liver and white or tricolored.
- Coat
- Short, straight and dense.
- Exercise Needs
- Long daily walk or free space to run.
- Temperament
- He is a large graceful dog with a lively sprit who will have unconditional devotion to his whole family. He is responsive and fr
- Good with Children
- Good, but may be too exuberant for small children. Good with other pets.
- Grooming Needs
- Daily brushing of his silky coat. Extra grooming is needed when shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Trim hair on feet
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 25
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 24
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 40 - 70
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 40 - 70
- Health Issues
- Hip dysplasia.v
- Living Conditions
- A home with a fenced yard is essential as he has a tendency to wander.
Breed Description
The English Setter is one of the oldest breeds of gun dogs and has been a treasured bird retriever for the last four hundred years. He thieves on human companionship or with other dogs. Mention in European literature in the 14th century he has been a registered breed by the Kennel Club in London since 1873. Descended from a variety of Spanish spaniels and pointers, he has also been known as the Laerack Setter.