English Setter

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Summary

The English Setter is a medium to large-sized, gentle and friendly gun dog with a beautiful, feathered coat, requiring regular exercise and grooming. This breed is known for its good temperament and gets along well with families, children, and other pets.

Origin and Purpose

Developed in England as a bird-finding gun dog.

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	23-25 inches	45-55 pounds
Male	25-27 inches	65-80 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	White with black, lemon, orange, or liver speckling/ticking, or tricolor
Type	Silky, flat
Length	Medium

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Moderate
Grooming	Regular brushing, occasional bathing
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Long and lean
Skull	Oval
Ears	Set low, hanging close to the cheeks
Eyes	Bright, intelligent, dark brown or hazel
Nose	Black or dark brown
Muzzle	Long, square
Teeth	Scissor bite
Neck	Long, muscular, slightly arched
Forequarters	Shoulders well laid back
Fore Legs	Straight and muscular
Hindquarters	Well-muscled and powerful
Hind Legs	Well-angulated
Feet	Compact, oval
Tail	Long, feathered, carried level with the back
Gait	Smooth, graceful, ground covering

Temperament

Gentle, friendly, affectionate, and even-tempered

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Very affectionate
Good with Children	Good
Good with Dogs	Good
Good with Cats	Good
Openness to Strangers	Friendly
Playfulness Level	Playful
Protective Nature	Not very protective
Adaptability Level	Adaptable

Working Roles

Bird-finding gun dog

Exercise Needs

High

Health

Prone to hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia, deafness, and hypothyroidism.

Additional Notes

Known for their beautiful appearance and graceful movement. They require daily exercise and benefit from consistent training.

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