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English Setters are beautiful, elegant, slim setter with a unique speckled coat. The speckling may be more or less heavy and the markings may be of any size. English Setters have been among the premier breeds since the formation of the American Kennel Club. Along with eight other sporting breeds, they were among the first pure breeds accepted by the Club in 1878. They occur in several colors: black, brown, red, lemon and occasionally sable, all with white. English Setters can also be tricolor.

English Setters are elegant in appearance and elegant in their gait and movement. The English’s coat is medium to long, silky and slightly wavy with feathering on the ears, chest, legs and tails. English Setters are true darlings for they love affection and lots of companionship. Very enthusiastic and lively, they love to roam and are good jumpers! They are a large, graceful dog with a lively sprit who will have unconditional devotion to their whole family. They have beautiful flowing coats with a glossy, aristocratic touch.

Field-bred English Setters are often mistakably referred to as "Llewellin", but only DNA can tell the difference. Field bred English setters are small (30 to 55 pounds), wiry, and have very sparse coat. They are hyper, high drive dogs full of bird sense. Field-bred lines of English setters exhibit fewer problems than the show lines. Dogs from show lines are more laid back and make better companions for less active people.

English Setters are energetic, people-oriented dogs, that are well suited to families who can give them attention and activity, or to working with a hunter, where they have a job to do. English Setters are one of the most suitable breeds to have around children. The mellow temperament and loving nature of English Setters mean they do very well with children. English Setters are gentle, intelligent, and loving pets, making them great household companions. They are generally friendly to strangers after an initial period of investigation.

English Setters are athletes, and thus, are well suited for the sport. English Setters are too bold for their own good. English Setters give a lifetime of love and fun, but we all have to live together. English Setters are good pets for energetic individuals because they love to run and play. Exercise regularly in moderation and do not overtire. Start with just a few yards, going a little further each day. Exercise is essential for this breed.

English Setters are friendly and gentle dogs. They are quite energetic and need plenty of exercise. English Setters are wonderful dogs, but the first eighteen months of puppyhood are a real challenge. Most owners are unable to leave a puppy unsupervised even for just a few minutes.

Early obedience training is mandatory. The English Setter may be too active for the elderly or disabled. Early training should mitigate it. The English Setter was trained for setting and pointing upland game birds. English setters are easily house trained. Like most puppies, they tend to chew when young.

English Setters are enthusiastic hunters, but they are somewhat willful and should start training early to prevent the development of bad habits. The breed loves affection and is excellent with children. They are also remarkable pets for first time owners. English Setters are not suited for apartment life as they need plenty of time to run off leash, or at least in a fenced in backyard, as they sometimes roam. Though a placid dog, they can be quite stubborn.

English Setters are not unusually prone to health problems, but there are some inherited diseases that are common in the breed. Good health is especially important in hunting dogs. They are very stoic and you may not realize if there is a problem - another reason to work with your vet so as to ensure quality of life. English Setters are a good companion to run along side a bicycle. Feed them two or three small meals a day, as they are prone to bloating. They are slender dogs, though they do tend to gain weight easily if overfed or not given enough opportunity for exercise.

English Setters are intelligent, swift, and graceful animals. Their loyalty and gentleness makes them good house pets.