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Facts about English Setter Puppies
Are you unsure how to care for English Setter puppies or just want to learn more about this breed? Or maybe you are thinking about buying a dog and want to know if this is the right breed for you?
No matter what your situation may be, you will find the answers to your questions right here!
History
The breed originated more than 400 years ago in Great Britain. Experts believe it was developed from crosses of various spaniels and a Spanish Pointer.
The breed as we know it today was developed by Edward Laverack in the early 1800s. He was so instrumental in its development that the English Setter is often called Laverack Setter. Laverack's dogs were known for their good looks and became the foundation for many of today's top show dogs.
Initially developed to hunt game birds, it became a very popular companion dog. Its other talents include tracking, retrieving and pointing.
The breed was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s.
Physical Characteristics of English Setter Puppies
This is a large and muscular dog. It has a long and lean body, long head, brown eyes, black or brown nose and medium length drop ears. The tail is long and tapers to a fine point.
There are 2 types of of this dog - show and field. The field dogs are smaller, more active and require more exercise.
The long and straight coat has feathering on the chest, legs, ears and tail. The possible colors are...
- Orange belton (white and orange)
- Blue belton (white with black markings)
- Tricolor (white with black and tan markings)
- Lemon belton (lemon and white)
- Liver belton (liver and white)
| Height | Weight | ||
| Male | 24 to 25 inches | 60 to 70 pounds | |
| Female | 23 to 24 inches | 50 to 60 pounds |
Temperament
This is an intelligent and gentle dog. It enjoys human company and gets along well with other pets (excluding birds) and children.
The field type is more active than the show type and both types are more active outdoors than indoors.
These dogs tend to pick up bad habits quite easily and may be difficult to housebreak, so early training is important. This is also a very sensitive breed, so be gentle but firm during your training sessions.
English Setters love to roam, dig and are excellent jumpers. Unless trained early in their lives, they may become excessive barkers.
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Best Owner
This is an active breed and will do best with an active owner in a rural or suburban environment, preferably with a fenced backyard.
Some English Setter breeders will interview prospective owners to make sure they are qualified.
Activity and Exercise
This is an active dog and needs plenty of exercise. Without it he may become restless and difficult to control.
At a minimum, take him for one or two long walks every day. If you have a fenced backyard, let him run off leash.
Grooming
The breed is an average shedder. Brush daily and trim the hair at the bottom of the feet.
Bathe only when necessary.
Health Concerns
Common health concerns include hip and elbow dysplasia, allergies and deafness.
To avoid the above and many other problems, buy only from reputable English Setter breeders.
Life Expectancy
The average life expectancy for an English Setter puppy is between 10 and 13 years.
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