English
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Puppy Buyers Guide |
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The Ultimate Online Guide to Buying a English Setter Puppy for Your Family |
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English Setter Breed
Profile |
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Country of Origin: |
England |
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Colour: |
Black and white (blue belton), orange and white
(orange belton), lemon and white (lemon belton), liver and white
(liver belton) or tri-colour |
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Coat type: |
Long, silky coat, slightly wavy in parts with
feathering on breeches and forelegs nearly down to feet |
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Temperament: |
Gentle, affectionate, energetic, friendly |
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Size: |
Dogs: 65-68cm; Bitches: 61-65cm |
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Group: |
Gun Dog |
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Original Purpose: |
Originally bred as bird hunting dogs |
 If
you are looking for an elegant and affectionate family dog, the
English Setter is a first rate choice! Friendly and cheerful, the
English Setter's temperament makes it one of the best choices for
families with children and other pets.
One of the oldest gun dog breeds, The English Setter
breed has been around for a very long time - it goes back all the
way to the 14th century, in fact. Developed over many centuries from
Spaniel stock, the English Setter has helped generation after
generation of water fowl hunting enthusiasts by finding and
"setting" birds for them. Before guns were used or even invented,
hunters caught birds using nets. The hunters would use a large net,
spreading it out over a large area. The birds would be caught in the
nets, and easy to capture. Their setters would assist in this
task by locating flocks of birds, then crouching "setting" to both
indicate the presence of the birds to the hunter, and making it easy
for the net to be placed over the dog. Today's setters use a more
upright, pointing stance to tell their owners where the birds are.
The English Setter is also known as the Llewellin
Setter, named after one of the breed's developers who contributed to
the breed's modern appearance and working ability.
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Photo:
English Setters 2004 Calendar
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- English Setter Association of
America, Inc. - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to the
advancement of English Setters since 1933. English setter standard and
FAQs, health testing information, rescue as well as club information.
Also breeder referrals and links.
- English Setter
Association UK - The national breed club for the UK. Information on
the breed, health, club, show results, news and links.
- ESA of Sweden -
Information about the English Setter Association of Sweden and this
wonderful dogs called English Setters. Includes information on
membership, breed standard, news, shows and links. In English and
Swedish.
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- Llewellin Setter Association
- Produces a quarterly publication, and is dedicated to preserving the
last of the old foot-hunting bird dogs. Llewellin Setter owners, history
and trial information.
- Lone Star English Setter Club - A
Texas AKC not-for-profit organization devoted to the betterment of the
English Setter. Holds AKC events, such as Field Trials, Hunt Tests,
Supported Entries, Sanctioned Matches. Also dedicated to English Setter
rescue.
- New Zealand
English Setter Club - Information about the club. Formed in 1974,
based in Christchurch.
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7.
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The Setter
Lynn
Hamilton; Paperback; Buy New: $14.95 |
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English Setters
Browntrout Publishers; Unknown Binding; Buy New: $10.95 |
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