English Setter

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Group:	Sporting
Size:	Large
Life Span:	10-12 years
Height:	Male: 24-26 inches
	Female: 23-25 inches
Weight:	Male: 60-80 lbs
	Female: 50-70 lbs

Coat :	Flat and silky
Gait :	Free and effortless
Color(s) :	White with markings of black, orange, lemon, liver, or black and tan.
Living Area :	Average
Hair Length:	Medium
Exercise Need :	Daily long walk and jog
Recognized By :	(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) Fï¿½dï¿½ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America
Date of Origin :	17th Century
Place of Origin :	England
Todays Use :	Companion Dog
Originally Used :	Bird Dog
Other Name :	Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin

The origin of the English Setter lies in England. It dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to be a result of crossbreeding between Spanish Pointer, Springer Spaniel and Water Spaniel. It was earlier called the Setting Spaniel. In the early 19th century, the breed was adopted by a certain Mr. Edward Laverack who crossbred this breed with hunting French Dogs. The modern English Setter has its ancestry in the lineage developed by Laverack and from then on the breed came to be known as the English Setter. It was primarily used for setting or pointing game birds. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1884.

The English Setter is a medium to large sized dog with a an athletic and proportionate frame. It has a proportionate head; round eyes which are dark brown in color; low set feathery ears which are medium in size, rounded at the tip and carried close to the head; a large nose with flared nostrils and black in color; a longish, square muzzle; taut lips with teeth which meet in scissors bite. This breed has a medium length tail which is heavily feathered. The tail is set at the level of the back and is carried horizontally in line with the back. It has medium sized legs with well padded feet. This breed has a flat and silky coat which varies in density in different parts of the body. The coat is short on the head while it is of medium length on other parts of the body. The ears, chest, abdomen, tail, underside of thighs and back of the legs are covered with long and silky hair. The color of the coat can be white with overlay markings of different colors like; Blue belton (white with black), Orange belton (white with orange), Lemon belton (white with lemon), Liver belton(white with liver), or tricolor (blue or liver belton with tan markings) etc.

The English Setter is a calm and gentle breed. It is great with kids as well as other pets, including dogs and loves to prance about. It can be reserved with strangers, which makes it a good watchdog. It can be difficult to train, and thus, training must start at an early age. Socializing at an early age is required to bring out the best behavior. This breed can be a little difficult to housebreak so may not be recommended for the beginners. With proper training this breed can be an excellent companion dog. It does not adapt very well to an indoor environment and hence not well suited to an apartment life.

The English Setter is an average shedder and sheds heavily during spring and fall. Its flat and shiny coat needs to be brushed at least 3-4 times a week and almost daily during shedding season. It should be bathed only when necessary and must be dried properly after each bath. The ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid any infection. Its nail and, the hair around the eyes, ears and paws need to be trimmed regularly. Its long hanging feathery ears tend to accumulate dirt and moisture so special care needs to be taken of the ears.

It is active breed which likes to roam and requires daily exercise. Daily walks are essential for physical as well as mental well being of the dog. Walks should be supplemented with jogging, running or occasional romp in an open but secured fenced area. It has a tendency to wander and thus, should not be let off the leash in an unsecured area. It tends to gain weight easily so should not be overfed.

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The English Setter is prone to some health issues like hip and elbow Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Cancer, Deafness etc.

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