English Setter
Overview
The English setter dog is among the oldest-known gun dog breed, with a fascinating history dating back over the past seven centuries. Among the forebears of this breed are the French spaniel, Spanish spaniel, and some varieties of the long-haired pointer dog.
English Setter Size The English setters' ancestry has been traced back to the ancient Persian.
English Setters Temperament:
The English setters are a very sociable breed, but they can be aggressive with other dogs if left alone, so it's best to keep them inside with the family.
This breed can also be extremely friendly toward children and other animals. However, they do need training on a leash to prevent the dog from acting aggressively when outside.
How's the shedding?
Shedding is usually a problem for most dogs, but this breed tends to shed less than most, perhaps as much as half an inch a year. Shedding is also usually less intense compared to other breeds. The English setter also does not have any known allergies.
A healthy coat and clean skin are important to this dog. English setters require regular exercise, and love, and care, as well as regular meals. The English setter is an ideal breed for many families because it is a very loyal dog. Although this breed is not very outgoing, he is usually very easy to train and will respond well to positive reinforcement methods.
The English setters are extremely intelligent and will become members of your household as they get older. This breed is independent and will go their own way and live a happy life by themselves. They are wonderful companions for kids and other pets.
This breed is a very good watchdog and is considered to be a good watchdog over children. Since they are very curious and have a high hunting instinct, they can easily be trained to bark when they hear movement or a noise. They will also bark at other dogs and cats.
A good companion?
The English setter is a dog that can grow up to be a great companion if you take the proper steps to get the proper training and guidance. The setter may not become the "big dog" that he was when he was a puppy, but he can still provide years of enjoyment and a good amount of loyalty to his owner. He is a gentle, sweet dog with a lot of love and can be the perfect pet for any family.
Breed Information
| Popularity: | 2018: #95 2017: #95 2016: #102 2015: #96 |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Breed Group: | Sporting (AKC:1884) Gun Dog (UKC) |
| Size: | Large |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Life span: | 10-12 years |
| Temperament: | Strong Willed Mischievous Gentle Energetic Intelligent People-Oriented |
| Height: | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm) Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) |
| Weight: | Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg) Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) |
| Colors: | Blue Belton Blue Belton & Tan (Tri-Color) Lemon Belton Liver Belton Orange Belton |
| Litter Size: | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Price: | Average $400 - $600 USD |
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Dog names
| Rank | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky | Sadie |
| 2 | Tucker | Bailey |
| 3 | Milo | Penny |
| 4 | Murphy | Ruby |
| 5 | Lucky | Lilly |
| 6 | Cody | Ellie |
| 7 | Gus | Lulu |
| 8 | Bandit | Riley |
| 9 | Gizmo | Lexi |
| 10 | Rusty | Angel |
| 11 | Scout | Honey |
| 12 | Thor | Winnie |
| 13 | Rufus | Sydney |
| 14 | Ranger | Gigi |
| 15 | Chewy | Nikki |