HISTORY

ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP SPORTING GROUP


The English setter originated in the 16th century and was used for bird pointing and retrieving.

APPEARANCE(S)

English Setters are large bodied dogs with large heads and a long neck. The ears are long and droopy, and the tail is long and skinny. All of the features work together when pointing at game.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in white and black; white and liver; white and lemon; white and orange; white, black and tan; solid blue, orange, white, liver or lemon belton.

COAT


The coat is flat, silky, long and soft. They have feathering on the chest, belly, legs, tail and ears.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL


High

POSITIVES


English Setters are lovely family dogs. They love to play, and are great with kids. This breed makes a wonderful running mate. They will often bark as a greeting to a new person.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed needs a lot of exercise and needs to be groomed regularly.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do best in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The English setter needs to be groomed on a regular basis.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.
  • Deafness

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

English setter Association of America
17842 Club Vista Dr.
Surprise, AZ 85374

FUN FACT(S)

English Setters hold the distinction as being the most loving of all the setters.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff