English Setter

Laverack

His love of family and hunting qualities make the English Setter a very appreciated dog by all. His elegance, his joy of life, his sociability and his great power will delight the owners of this magnificent specimen.

Height 53 to 62 cm
Weight 25 to 30 kg
Life expectancy 10 to 14 years
Hair Loss Medium
Excercise Need High
Home country United Kingdom (UK)

Quick Overview of the English Setter

Temperament

  • Excellent family dog
  • Very mild temperament
  • Very affectionate
  • Sometimes fearful

Appearance

  • Very elegant
  • Great impression of endurance
  • Combines harmony and grace

Health

  • Very robust
  • Retinal degeneration sometimes hereditary

Temperament of the English Setter

The English Setter has a very gentle temperament. He is an outdoor dog that loves games and children.

Softness, kindness, friendship and affection are part of his daily life. He can sometimes be fearful but he is not an aggressive dog. This wonderful dog has no malice and no guard dog instincts.

He may be able to warn when a visitor is coming, but his natural sociability will take precedence over the rest and the visitor will be very well received on all occasions.

Despite his great hunting skills and the fact that he is greatly appreciated as a pointing dog, he is just as popular with families as a companion.

The English Setter has the reputation of being loyal, gentle with children, cheerful, affectionate, lively and socializes very well with other dogs. He is very attached to his family and he hates brutality.

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Breed Appearance

English Setter

The English Setter evokes a great impression of endurance and power while combining harmony and grace. The male graciously asserts himself while the female has a very delicate gait. The English Setter is a true gentleman of the canine race.

Height

Between 56 and 62 cm (22.05 to 24.41 inches) for the male
Between 53 and 58 cm (20.87 to 22.83 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 25 and 30 kg (55.12 to 66.14 pounds) for the male
Between 25 and 30 kg (55.12 to 66.14 pounds) for the female

Color

His coat is white with spots that may look like flecks or be very well defined. The color of the spots will vary between black, orange and brown.

Hair

His very silky coat forms fringes on the buttocks, neck, belly, legs and tail. It is also curl-free and flat.

Morphology

His head is rather long but light. His eyes are of a very dark hazelnut color, they are large and endowed with a great expression. His ears are low and hanging. His nose will vary according to the coat. His tail is very robust at the base and gets thinner at the tip and ends with a pretty fringe.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 7, section 2 and is #2

Characteristics of the English Setter

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Life in an apartment
Good first dog
Tolerates solitude
Tolerates cold weather
Tolerates hot weather
Affectionate
Friendly with children
Friendly with strangers
Friendly with other animals
Hair loss
Drooling level
Easy to care for
Robust health
Easy to train
Intelligent
Tendency to bark
Tendency to nibble
Protective
Instinct to hunt
Adventurous spirit
Energy level
Level of intensity
Need for exercise
Playful

Price and monthly budget

Price you can expect to pay for a English Setter puppy: between 1000 € / $ 1 / £1 and 1500 € / $ 1 / £1
These prices are indicative and may vary from breeder to breeder
Average monthly budget for a English Setter: 100 € / $ 1 / £1
The monthly budget includes the average expenses for food and hygiene products (grooming, anti-parasite...)

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Tips About this breed

His appearance and elegance make him a dog in great demand. It is necessary to choose the right breeder in order to make sure to get all the qualities of the English Setter, as much physical as temperamental.

This adorable dog will adapt to the family and enjoy the house as much as the garden if he can run at his leisure on every outing. The English Setter can live in the city or in the country, but prefers by far the countryside and its wide open spaces because he loves to run and exercise.


He is particularly fond of water. A family in the country living near a river or lake will be ideal for him.

However, even the urban family can enjoy the company of the English Setter. In this case, daily outings to the garden or a green space should be provided so that he can release his great need for exercise.

He will be the happiest dog and after enjoying his daily exercise, he will settle at your feet already thinking about his next outing.

Health of the English Setter

The English Setter is a very robust dog and has no particular health issues. Retinal degeneration is sometimes hereditary in this breed but not in the majority of specimens.

GROOMING

His coat does not require any particular maintenance except brushing from time to time to remove superfluous hair and keep its silky aspect.

However, the ears should be watched to prevent foreign bodies from entering, which could lead to infection.

It is also necessary to pay attention to wounds on the paw pads because foreign bodies can easily get lodged there. Regular inspection of the paws will prevent problems in this area.

History of this breed

This very old breed of pointing dog is believed to date back to the 14th century and originated in Great Britain.

Descendant of Spanish Spaniels, the English Setter is one of the oldest pointing breeds. Used to hunt birds with nets, his ancestor was the subject of a selective breeding program created by Edward Laverack in 1825 to standardize the breed.

He was followed by another breeder by the name of Purcell Llewellin who developed the breed so that he would perform as well in shows as in the fields.

Established before 1900 in Great Britain, this very elegant hunting dog owes his current appearance and abilities to these two very conscientious breeders.

Created in 1825, it is in 1859 that the first subjects of the breed were exhibited in Newcastle, England and then recognized by the Kennel Club in 1873. France welcomed the breed in 1879 and it was in 1891 that the official English Setter club was created.

Mainly used for hunting, due to his great qualities as a pointing dog, the English Setter is nowadays very appreciated as a family dog.

This pleasant four-legged companion is a family favourite and ranks third in this category among Americans.

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