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ENGLISH SETTER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Sporting Group
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Gundogs
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 2 / 07. 09. 1998 / GB
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
| Origin: |
Great Britain |
| Height: |
Males: Approx. 25 inches (63 cm)
Females: Approx. 24 inches (62 cm) |
| Weight: |
Males: 65 to 80 lbs
Females: 45 to 55 lbs |
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The English Setter is an elegant and stylish gun dog with well developed hunting instincts. He is a true gentleman by nature, with a kind and gentle expression. Because of his lovable disposition, beauty, and abilities in the field, the English Setter breed has maintained his popularity as a family companion. He makes a wonderful house dog as well as an excellent personal hunting dog. His good-nature and eagerness to please make him excellent with children and a good candidate for Therapy work. His competitive attitude makes him good at field trials, obedience, conformation, and agility.
The English Setter is one of three modern Setter breeds — The Gordon Setter was developed in Scotland, the Irish Setter in Ireland, and the English in England and Wales. Setters today are all distinctive in their appearance with feathered coats and tails, slender bodies, and finely sculpted heads. The English Setter is the smallest of the three and known as the "moderate" Setter, both physically and in temperament.
The English Setter's coat is flat and without curl or wooliness. He has feathering on the ears, chest, belly, underside of the thighs, the back of all legs and tail. His colouring is either black and white, orange and white, liver and white, lemon and white, white, black-white and tan, orange belton, liver belton, lemon belton, tri-colour belton, or blue belton. The belton markings can vary in degree from clear, distinctive flecking to roan shading.
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Health Issues:
Although a sturdy and healthy breed, the English Setter is susceptible to some genetic problems, as with all breeds of dogs.
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia — According to the English Setter Association of America, the current average for Hip Dysplasia in English Setters is about 24% affected with the percentage decreasing.
- Hypothyroidism
- Allergies — English Setters have been known to have allergies to pollen, flea bites and molds.
- Deafness — Approximately 10% of the English Setter breed may suffer from bilateral or unilateral deafness.
If you are considering the adoption of a English Setter puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC ENGLISH SETTER VIDEO
20 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming the English Setter:
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PET GROOMING THE SPORTING TYPES VIDEO
90 Min. Video Edition, Published by Sonnen Productions
Grooming video from Sonnen Productions, featuring Michael Kemp, professional handler and groomer. Covers the American Cocker Spaniel, setters.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your English Setter, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — Interested in getting involved in a dog sport or activity with your English Setter? This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs provides information on several sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific dog clubs from across Canada. (English Setter specific Clubs from around the world can be found under Breed Clubs.)
- Working Dogs — This section pays tribute to the many wonderful jobs that dogs do for us, including Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, SAR Dogs and much more. Also included are listings of organizations from across Canada.
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