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| Weight |
45-75 lbs |
| Height |
24" to 27" |
| Colors |
Base color mixed with specklings
of another color that is termed belton. They come in blue belton, tan
belton, orange belton, liver belton, lemon belton or tri-colored (white,
black and tan specklings) |
| Coat |
Silky, flat and long with some
feathering on tail, legs, ears, abdomen and chest |
| Origin |
Developed in England, the English
Setter's ancestors include the Spanish Pointer and French Pointer. Although
there is some discrepency over exactly when the English Setter breed began
(sources say anywhere from 300-500 years ago), the English Setter as we
know it today was developed in the early 1800s by Sir Edward Laverack
and they are sometimes referred to as the Laverack Setter. They were bred
to be hunting, tracking, pointing and retrieving dogs. |
| Description |
This sweet, gentle, friendly
breed makes an excellent family pet. They love to give and recieve affection
and are good with children, other dogs and other pets. They truly enjoy
the companionship of other dogs. They are relatively calm indoors but
need plenty of exercise and play outside because they have the need to
run and explore as they were bred to be active hunting dogs. They can
be head strong when it comes to training, so early training and socialization
are recommended. Because they are gentle and pleasing in nature, aggressive
owners can cause them to be timid. They still make excellent hunting companions
as well. |
| Health |
Overall healthy breed. Minor
problems with hip displaysia, hypothyroidism, eye problems, and can gain
weight easily if their diet is not monitored. |
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