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The English Setter dog breed originated
in Great Britain in the 1800s.
The term “setter” originates from the
way such dogs “set” after they locate
game. The English Setter is a working
dog and is the oldest known breed of this
group. The English Setter was originally
bred for hunting bird setting and retrieving.
The Setter is a lively dog that loves
to run and hunt. They require regular
exercise, with daily exertion that are
calm family dogs. The English Setter is
generally gentle with children and are
easygoing, they get along well with strangers
and other dogs.
The English Setter has a mottled coat,
deep chest, medium long body and feathering.
The English Setter weighs 56-66 lbs and
is 24-27 inches tall. The English Setter’s
coat requires regular brushing every 2-3
days. The coat is flat and the English
Setter has feathering on ears, underside,
on the backs of legs, thighs and tail.
English setters have distinctive markings
with flecks of color, and occasional patches
of color.
The English Setter’s life span is typically
10-12 years.
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