English Setter Puppies

English Setters are polite and charming dogs. They are believed to be the kindest of the Setter breeds, as they are people-oriented and get along well with both children and other pets. They are also friendly to strangers, which makes them unsuitable as guard dogs. They are, however, incredibly alert and will bark to announce visitors at home.

English Setters don't have too many breed-specific health conditions. However, some issues owners should be aware of include ear infections, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, bloat, deafness, cancer, allergies, and thyroid disease.

Because they were bred primarily for hunting, English Setters are very active dogs and make perfect companions for active individuals. Lots of daily exercise is a must for them, as they enjoy running and playing outside, but they also know how to behave indoors when their energy has been expended.

To prevent skin irritation and coat matting, the English Setter should be brushed at least once a week. This breed needs regular baths every 4 to 6 weeks and should have its face, paws, and feathered areas trimmed routinely. Because they have ears that hang down, owners should regularly check their English Setters' ears for signs of infection.

The English Setter is not a hypoallergenic breed. These dogs shed moderately throughout the year, shedding more heavily when the seasons change.

English Setters are medium-sized dogs with a straight, medium-length coat and long, silky feathers on the backs of their legs, beneath their bellies, and on their tails. They have a white coat with flecks that can be black, orange, liver, or blue in color.

The English Setter is believed to have come from the large Water Spaniel, the Spanish Pointer, and the Springer Spaniel. English hunters originally used this breed to aid in hunting birds with nets. The English Setters would alert hunters to birds by lying low so the hunters could toss a net over that area. After hunting with guns grew in popularity, English Setters became pointer dogs. This breed arrived in the US in the 1800s and was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1878. The English Setter was one of the first 9 breeds to be registered with the AKC and continues to be widely adored today.