English Setter

Life span: 11 to 15 years

Availability: Rare

About English Setter
English Setter is a gun dog, it is very gentle, but also very stable, strong, very shapely body structure. The standard is one in which to mix is powerful, very strong perseverance, but also a very elegant temperament and demeanor.

Setters as a type of hunting dog were known in England as long as 400 years ago. They were probably a cross of several types of hunting dogs, including pointers and spaniels. The modern English Setter was developed in the 19th century by Englishman Edward Laverack and Welshman R.L. Purcell Llewellin.

Setters today have a unique appearance, with their sculpted heads, athletic bodies, and long feathery tails. The show dogs tend to be a bit larger than the field dogs. They have a more luxurious coat and differ slightly in coat pattern.

English Setters are rare, ranking 98th among the breeds registered by the American Kennel Club, so if you'd like to share your life with one of these happy, lively dogs, be prepared to spend some time on a waiting list before a puppy is available.

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Drooling-Yes

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat-Get a heatstroke

Tolerance to cold- Loves snow

Exercise Requirement- Lots

Under Coat-No

Colour- Tri-color, Blue Belton, Orange Belton, Lemon Belton, Liver Belton


Coat Type-Flat


Hair Length-Short


Hair Density- Sparse

English Setters are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Setters will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Deafness

Elbow Dysplasia

Ear Infection

Temperament
The English Setter is a true family dog. Mild-mannered and sweet, the English Setter loves people of all ages and can be trusted around children. English Setters will want to be included in all family activities, are small enough to travel well in the car, and athletic enough to keep up on jogs, hikes and other outdoor activities.

Training & Intelligence
English Setters may love people and intelligent, but they are more stubborn than you might think. The desire to please isn't strong in them. They are actually quite manipulative, and consistency is key to raising an obedient Setter. A gentle hand is also important when training, as they are sensitive dogs with long memories. Their long memory also means that it can be hard to break English Setters of bad behavior, so early training is very important to keep bad habits from becoming permanent.

Breeding
Litter Size-4 to 6 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
The English Setter are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.