| If you looking for mild-mannered dog that is great with | | | | difficult to train though so you need to start with a |
| kids and loves long walks than the English Setter might | | | | consistent training program when he is young. Use only |
| be for you! | | | | positive reinforcement as the English Setter will not |
| This hunting dog, makes a wonderful family pet being | | | | respond well to harsh treatment. This breed can also |
| calm in the house requiring daily exercise. You'll need to | | | | become very vocal and might bark excessively unless |
| have a yard for him to run around In and take them on | | | | you train him not to from an early age. A hunting dog |
| walks but he is great with children and has a sweet | | | | by nature, the English Setter is great at retrieving, |
| personality. The breed dates back to 16th century | | | | hunting, pointing and agility. While he will not be overly |
| France where it was developed from the French | | | | energetic in the house, the English setter does need a |
| Pointer and Spanish Pointer for hunting. In the 1800's Sir | | | | yard to plan and brisk walks every day. |
| Edward Laverack further develop the breed into the | | | | The English Setter can tend to become overweight if |
| dog we know today. | | | | you don't watch what you feed him. This can cause a |
| The English setter is a medium-sized slender dog | | | | problem as this breed is prone to hip dysphasia. He |
| which can grow to be between 23 and 27 inches tall | | | | doesn't really have any other inherent health problems, |
| and weighing between 45 and 80 pounds. He has a | | | | although the females can be prone to false |
| medium length coat which is white and has the | | | | pregnancies. The English setter can live up to 12 years |
| interesting distinction of being speckled with varying | | | | with the proper care. |
| size dots. His hair is slightly wavy and his medium | | | | Grooming the English Setter is not overly difficult but |
| length ears high pointed tail and the backs of his legs | | | | his medium length coat does need daily brushing. If you |
| are fringed with hair. He has a long head and a | | | | let your dog run and play in the woods, then you will |
| pronounced stop with a square muzzle and large bright | | | | have to inspect his hair for burrs and in the summer |
| hazel colored eyes. His coat is white and the speckles | | | | lookout for ticks. Be sure to brush out any knots in his |
| can be in orange, brown, or blue. | | | | hair as soon as you find them. This breed is only an |
| The English Setter has the sweetest most | | | | average shedder and does not need to be bathed |
| mild-mannered personality which makes him a great | | | | often. |
| family dog especially if you have children. He can be | | | | |