Name: English Setter
Official name: English Setter
FCI Number: 2
This is a dog with elegant appearance and movement that has a deep, relatively narrow chest and a straight back. He carries his long head high with a deep, square nose at the end. His ears are medium sized, low hanging and pressed close to his head. The legs are straight and muscular. Its tail is of medium length, low set and carried at or below the level of the back.
Character of the English Setter
It is a kind, intelligent and friendly dog. It enjoys the company of people, children and pets, making it an ideal pet companion. But it is also full of life and has a very developed hunting instinct, so it needs plenty of exercise and long walks.
Height of the English Setter
The FCI standard does not give a weight, but they usually weigh between 25 and 30 kg.
The coat of the English Setter
Long, silky, straight or slightly wavy in places.
Coat colour
Black and white, yellow and white, liver and brown and tricolour (tri-colour, i.e. white with black and tricolour. Fine splashes of colour are preferred to large patches of colour.
History of the English Setter breed
The English, Irish and Gordensetter are descended from various Spaniels and Pointers. The different breeds of setters were practically indistinguishable from each other as late as the end of the 18th century. It was not until the mid-19th century that the breeds of setters were distinguished on the basis of their characteristic colouring.
Advantages - why get an English Setter
They are energetic and loving dogs who are known for their friendly and even temperament, making them great family companions. English Setters are also intelligent and respond well to training, making them easy to train and train. They are active and love to engage in a variety of outdoor activities, making them great playmates for those who love walking or playing sports with their dog. Their beautiful coat is medium length and silky soft, which requires regular grooming, but also provides an opportunity for creating a bond between the dog and its owner while grooming and grooming.
Disadvantages - why not get an English Setter
They are very active and need a lot of exercise and stimulation, which can be a challenge for owners with less time or living in living quarters without enough space to run around. English Setters can also be prone to separation anxiety if left alone for extended periods of time, requiring careful social and physical stimulation. Their long and soft coat, which is beautiful, requires regular and careful maintenance, which can be challenging for owners who do not have enough time to care for their coats.