English Setter

English Setter

Height	24-25 inches
Weight	50-70 lbs.
Life Span	12-14 yrs.
Overview	English setters, the gentlest and sweetest of the setters, get along with adults, children, dogs, and other animals. They do best in quiet households where they are considered important members of the family and are given regular exercise and playtime; they do not like to be left alone. English setters may bark at strangers who come to the house but more as a greeting than a threat. English setters respond well to firm but patient and gentle handling, though their hunting instincts can make obedience training (which should be started early) difficult. This dog thrives in the country, where it can get a lot of exercise.
Appearance	The English setter's flat coat is accented by abundant feathering. Coat color is black and white; black, tan, and white; lemon and white; orange and white; liver and white; lemon belton; orange belton; liver belton; blue belton; or solid white.
Grooming & Exercise	The English setter needs to be brushed and combed three times a week and trimmed about three or four times a year. Long, brisk daily walks are essential.
Origins	The English setter was originally bred in the 16th century for bird setting and retrieving.
Other	The English setter is not suited for city or apartment life.