The English Setter Dog
The English Setter dog originates from Great Britain, dating back to the 14th century. Its ancestry likely includes the Spanish Pointer and the Springer Spaniel among others. Today's English setters are largely a result of breeding efforts by Edward Laverack and later by Purcell Llewellin. The English Setter dog is fairly popular in both Great Britain and North America.
| Origin |
Great Britain - 1300's. |
| Original Use |
Bird setting, bird retrieving |
| Use Today |
Bird setting, bird retrieving, companion |
| Temperament |
It is an gentle, elegant, willing, and even tempered dog. It has a lot of energy and loves to run and hunt. Responsive worker when hunting. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Good |
| Other Pets - Very Good |
| Strangers - Excellent |
| Children - Excellent
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| Watchdog Ability |
Very Good |
| Guard dog Ability |
Not Good |
| Ease of Training |
Very Good |
| Living Conditions |
Can live outdoors in moderate climates, but prefers to live indoors with it's family. Needs access to the outdoors to meet exercise requirements. |
| Exercise |
Requires a lot of daily exercise - up to an hour per day. |
| Coat |
It has a medium length flat coat of straight hair with feathering on ears, chest, abdomen, back of all legs and on the tail. |
| Grooming |
Requires brushing twice a week or more. |
| Colors |
Any of liver, lemon, or black over a white background. Also comes in tricolor - black and tan over white. |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 50 to 65 pounds (22.75 to 29.5 kg) while the ideal height is 23 to 25 inches (58.5 to 63.5 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
11 to 14 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the English Setter dog in the sporting group. |
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