| Alternative names: |
| Laverack, Llevellyn Setter |
| Country of origin |
| England |
| Picture(s) |
| from an austrian breeder info |
The English Setter, also called Lawerack or Llewellin Setter, is a gun dog, that was originally bred to set or point upland game birds. The English Setter is a working dog and belongs to the Setter family just as black Gordon Setters, Irish Red and White Setters and Irish Setters. The English Setter s exact history is unknown. Probably the English Setter was crossed of the Spanish Pointer and the Springer Spaniel. Its origin goes back to the 15th century. The English Setter was breed to hunt birds. It s a lively and quick worker with an excellent nose. This breed has a lot of talents like retrieving, watchdogging or tracking.
English Setters are beautiful and elegant dogs. The head is long, carried high with a well-defined stop, and in harmony with the body. The skull is of medium width and oval. The muzzle is nearly half the total length of the head, and is fairly square. The nose is black or dark brown and pigmented. Its eyes are large, bright, mild and expressive, between hazel and dark brown in colour and the eyelid rims are dark. The ears should be slightly rounded at the ends and of moderate length. The jaws must be strong with a complete scissor bite. The English Setter has a straight tail, which tapers to a small point. It has a muscular and long neck and the shoulders are well set back or oblique with very good depth and width between the shoulder blades. The back is straight and strong. The chest is quite deep, but it s not wide. Forelegs must be straight and parallel, regardless of from front or side. The back legs must be strong and well muscled with a good second thigh. The English Setters has a flat and silky coat without curl or wooliness. The coat comes in white with blue, orange, lemon, brown speckling or in tri-color - blue, white & brown. Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66cm) Weight: Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36kg) Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32kg). The English Setter has a life span of 9 15 years.
The English Setter can be described as a gentle, sensitive and friendly dog. They are very intelligent dogs and easy to train but they can also be willful. For this reason it is advisable to start training on an early age. English Setters are very energetic dogs who need plenty of exercise in a good sized fenced in yard. They need daily walks and they love to run free, if possible. English Setters are unsuitable for apartment living, they do better with a yard. They always want to be with their family and they are very good with children. English Setters are also excellent with other animals except, of course, birds and rodents. They enjoys to play with other dogs! English Setters are adequate watchdogs.
The English Setter is a relatively healthy breed. There are a few breed-specific problems: Canine hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia, canine hypothyroidism or congenital deafness. They are also quite prone to skin disorders and cancers. English Setters tend to gain weight easily, so it s important not to overfeed them. Their life expectancy is between 9 15 years. Grooming: The English Setter is an average shedder. This breed doesn t require a plenty of grooming. Comb and brush the soft coat regularly to keep it in good condition. The English Setter needs an extra care when it is shedding. Bathing only when necessary. Regular trimming of the hair under their ears and between their pads is a must.
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