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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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