English Setter
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23-25 in, Males 25-27 in
Weight
Females 45-55 lbs, Males 65-80 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The English Setter originated on the estates of Englishmen about 400 years ago. They sought a birding dog that was able to locate birds without scaring them away. Spaniels and pointers were crossed to create the English Setter, who will sit and wait, or "set", quietly when they locate game birds.
Breed Characteristics
While not all English Setters share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Noise Level
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Common Traits
Affectionate, friendly, gentle, and patient
Energetic, playful, and require at least an hour of vigorous exercise per day
Known to "counter surf", or steal food off the counter
Take longer than many breeds to fully mature and will keep puppy-like characteristics for a few years
Known to wander off looking for birds and have great jumping and digging abilities, which makes for a great escape artist
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