English Setter
Description
Claimed to have been used for 400 years in England, the
English Setter may have been developed from the Spanish pointer or other
old working spaniel breeds. Originally the English Setter was developed
to assist the hunter to find game then crouch, or set, before it, and
some still retain this instinct.
Temperament
A fun-loving breed,
theyare seen as rather more laid-back than
its exuberant cousin the Irish Setter, yet more animated than the sober
Gordon Setter. Mischievous as pups they should be watched around very small
children as they may unintentionally bowl them over. These dogs are not
considered as a guard breed and are seen primarily these days purely as
companion animals.
Appearance
Height: 58-69cm (23-27in)
Weight: 20-36kg (45-80lb)
Group: Gundogs
This is a
medium-sized dog with a silky, mid-length coat and colours which are
spotted or ticked (called 'belton') and include orange belton, blue, and
tri-colour on a white background.
Grooming
Five to 10 minutes of grooming every day or two will keep
the coat free of knots and remove burrs and seeds; however you could get
away with
thorough brushing once a week with the same result.
It is recommended that the hair between their toes is trimmed regularly
and the soft hair behind the ears is kept free of knots.
Life Expectancy
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
There is some history of blindness within this breed due to
retinal degeneration and as with all Setters, bloat can occur. It
is recommended that these dogs be fed smaller meals twice daily to avoid
the potentially fatal problem. It should be remembered that they
should not be exercised immediately before or after a meal and their
fair skin could be more susceptible to skin disorders and allergies.
Suitability
The English Setter is ideally suited to a loving family
environment with people prepared to spend quality time with them and to
provide big yards and secure fencing. Regular exercise is
required, such as a brisk walk or a free run because if these dogs
become
neglected or bored they can resort to barking and digging. These dogs
possess above-average trainability and basic obedience skill training is
recommended. English Setters need to be part of the family and
while they are good indoor dogs they really are unsuitable for
apartments.
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