English Setter

Other names: Setter Laverack, English Setter

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Hair type	Long
Origin	UK
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 25 kg to 30 kg	From 61 cm to 65 cm
Male	From 25 kg to 30 kg	From 65 cm to 68 cm

History of the breed

Probably descending from an ancient pointer breed of Spanish origin and which would have been established in England in the Middle Ages , the breed of the English Setter will be established only around the middle of the 19th century. Edward Laverack, considered the founder of the breed. He fixed the breed in England around 1860 by focusing his work on aesthetics and his work, in order to make an exceptional working dog.

Today, the English Setter is the most common pointing dog in France. The English Serrer has great hunting qualities. He is considered to be one of the best pointing dogs, or at least one of the most used. The breed standard was established in 2009.

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Physical features

His hair: like any setter, his hair is slightly wavy without being curly. Fringes cover the panties and the rear legs.
Its color: preferably speckled all over the body, its coat can be brown and white, black and white, lemon and white, orange and white, or even tricolor.
His head: long, light and expressive. The length of the skull is equal to that of the muzzle, which is square.
His ears: set low, they hang down along the cheeks and are characterized by strong folds, a downy end and a light and soft hair on their upper part.
His eyes: the look is expressive and brilliant. Oval in shape, not protruding, the eyes are hazelnut to brown in color.
His body: of medium length. The back is rather short and flat, while the kidney is quite broad and muscular. The chest is placed high and wide between the shoulder blades.
Its tail: thick at the base, it gradually becomes thinner to the tip, presenting long fringes, the starting point of which is located lower than the tail attachment.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The English Setter is a dog that knows how to show its affection and its friendly nature towards children as well as towards other dogs. Lighthearted, enthusiastic and particularly active , he shows his advantage in the hunt, but he can just as well prove to be excellent company as a family dog. He is thus devoted to his master and his adoptive family. Which he will not have to force himself to fill her with affection, attention and tenderness . He is faithful and loyal , very intelligent , which makes him very endearing .

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Education

The English Setter can be educated quite easily . We must use the method of positive reinforcement, with almost no punishments. As with all dogs, it is best to start training as early as possible, being firm, strict but also gentle . The Setter is very sensitive. His intelligence allows him not to be complicated to train. The recall is one of the orders to be taught first, because his desires for the hunt can sometimes make him deviate from its trajectory and cause some unexpected outings.

Living conditions

The English Setter is both affectionate and very active. If he prefers to evolve over large expanses in rural areas , he can quite adapt to urban life, provided he offers enough opportunities to exercise. At home, he remains particularly gentle with children and is very attached to his master. He will have to leave his home several times a day to exercise. Once inside the house, he appreciates being in peace, lying down next to his master and thus resting. He doesn’t like loneliness.

Health

A great lover of water, the English Setter does not hesitate to bathe during walks or hunting parties. Thus, he is frequently prone to ear infections . It will therefore be necessary to monitor the condition of his ears. In addition, the English Setter can have hip dysplasia . This predisposition can be detected early enough with a veterinarian. It will therefore be necessary to moderate the physical activity of this canine during the first years of its life, corresponding to its growth.

To protect you from these risks and insure your companion in the event of health problems, Woopets recommends an English Setter dog insurance .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The English Setter never balks at the effort and goes all out when taken for walks or hunting. It therefore tends to get dirty and leave parasites and plants on its coat. It is also recommended to have him take a bath when he has dived in a lake or swampy water. His ears should be cleaned regularly to avoid any infections and ear infections that he tends to develop.

Regular and meticulous brushing allows the English Setter to keep a healthy coat and stay healthy once or twice a week , and daily during the moult. Its hair must be the subject of special care during the moulting period. 2 to 4 annual groomings are necessary with, possibly, occasional visits to the professional groomer to detangle and cut his fringes.

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Food

A diet based on high quality kibble will do the trick for this dog who has a strong need for protein for his daily expenses. Moreover, if his owner prefers to replace the daily 500 grams to be swallowed by human food , there is no problem. Meat (about 350 grams), starches and fresh vegetables suit him perfectly.

Physical activity

The English Setter is a dog whose dynamism is to be channeled through regular walks and ideally decorated with games or obstacles . He prefers the great outdoors, which makes him a much more comfortable dog in a rural area, but he can quite adapt to city life, as long as he is entitled to daily outings. The English Setter must be able to go out several times a day. Thus, it is the perfect companion for bike rides or jogging.

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