INTRODUCTION• It is part of the Setter family, which

includes red Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters.

• The English Setter is a gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism.

• Other names-Lawerack

-Laverack

DESCRIPTION• English Setters are beautiful, elegant, slim

setter with a unique speckled coat.

• The specking may be more or less heavy and the markings may be of any size.

• The long hair is flat, silky and a bit wavy

• The muzzle is approximately half the total length of the head, and is fairly square

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• The eyes are large and brilliant, with a sweet expression

• The long pendant ears have a velvety tip.

• The tail is straight and tapers to a small point.

• The coat comes in white with blue, lemon, orange, or brown speckling.

TEMPERAMENT

• The English Setter is a very gentle, placid, friendly dog.

• Mild mannered and sensitive

• English Setters are adequate watchdogs

• They like to roam and are diggers and good jumpers

TYPES

• There are two types of English Setter

- field type

- show type

• The field types are generally a bit smaller and lighter

• The field type very active so they need more exercise than the show types.

HEALTH PROBLEMS

• Be careful not to overfeed this breed, for they tend to gain weight easily.

• Prone to hip dysplasia.

• English Setter bitches are prone to false pregnancies.

Height - Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) - Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66cmWeight - Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36kg) - Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32kg)Life Expectancy 10-12 years.