English Setter

The English setter is known for its enthusiasm, energy, and grace. It is also naturally lively and loves to be with its family members. It is a pleaser and showers lots of devotion and affection to its family.

The English Setter loves the companionship of his owners and family, and is a very sociable creature. These dogs have plenty of energy, and will thrive on spending time with their loved ones enjoying some activity and exercise.

This breed prefers to be with his family. It loves to socialize and is a wonderful companion. This dog is naturally energized, and loves activity, enjoyment, and fun! It loves to be with its family members especially during their fun times and family gatherings.

This dog wouldn’t want to be alone most times. This breed abhors to be neglected and thus is not advisable to guard the house alone. It needs a family which can give it attention and commit time to play with it. English Setter is a great dog for both inexperience and experienced dog owners.

This pet is loved by the children and it loves children as well, but its energy and size may not be advisable for children smaller and younger that it is.

This dog is very sociable and can even be friends with strangers. It is a dog which is naturally resisting and stubborn.

The English Setters are gifted with high memories and fast learners. It is important to correct bad behavior at the start; otherwise, it is hard to mend its bad habits. It is not easy to housebreak an English Setter.

This breed carries a lovable expression, and a naturally healthy breed. It is medium to large size. It has a robust built. The female English Setter can weigh as much as thirty five (35) to forty five (45) and grow from twenty two (22) to twenty four (24). The male English setter can grow as much as twenty five (25) inches.

This dog wears its silky, straight, dense coat. Its coloring may vary from orange, liver, blue, and lemon; sometimes it can have tri color markings.

Sprucing Up An English Setter

This breed is characterized as a “medium shedder” It is not a pet for people with allergies. There is a need for regular grooming for this pet, like brushing it twice a week and combing its coat hair to prevent coat hair matting.

When it’s the season to shed, you will have to increase your brushing time to four times a week at the minimum. The coat hair located on the feet, tail may need trimming. Ears have to be checked whenever necessary to avoid infectious diseases.

The life expectancy of the English Setter is around 10-12 years, and this is generally a healthy and hardy breed with fewer health problems than many other breeds. Some of the health problems and disorders that have been linked to the English Setter include cancer, thyroid problems, HD, and deafness. Puppies should come with a BAER certificate, and parents of the

English Setter puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.

Health, Lifespan And Lineage

The lifespan of this breed is from ten (10) to twelve (12) years. This is known to be a hardy and healthy breed with less healthy issues, as compared to other dog breeds. Typical health issues for this breed are deafness, HD, thyroid problems and cancer. The English Setter puppies carry with them a certificate from BAER, and English Setter parents have CERF and OFA certificates for authentication.

The ancestral birthplace of the English Setter is in England. It is known as among the oldest types of setter. This breed is a crossbreed between pointers and Spanish Spaniels. This dog became to be officially known by the year 1878 when it was registered with the AKC.

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Quick Facts

Alias:	NA	Size:	Medium/Large
Training:	Medium	Grooming:	Low/Medium
Shedding:	Medium	Exercise:	A daily walk
Energy:	Medium	Protection:	Can make an effective watchdog