English Setter Dog, history, characteristics of the breed, breed information, price, description, personality, teaching, common diseases and care.

Sunil Saleem April 23, 2021

English Setter History A setter is a rather old breed, as such dogs existed in the late 16th century, and were used as hunting. However, human beings were purposefully involved in its formation, and pointers and spaniels were used for interbreeding. Moreover, the work on improvement was carried out for several hundred years. The English setter we know today was created in the 19th century by Englishman Edward Laverac and Welshman R.L. Purcell in. Laverac purchased his first two dogs, Ponto and the Old Mall, from the Rev. A. Harrison in 1825, and they served as the basis for the entire future breed. It is important to understand that both of these people in the future will play an important role in the development of the breed, as each of them will develop certain qualities. He used Irish setters and pointers (pointer, as you can see, was used twice - in the early stages of the development of the breed and in the more close to us times). His dogs were excellent home companions perfectly showed themselves in the ring, but when it came to a field trial - everything was not so good. And here Llewelyn intervened. He took the dogs of his colleague Laverak as the basis, but tried to improve the dogs, adding to the breeding program Gordon setters and other breeds to increase speed and flair. As a result, both lines developed in parallel and ended up in the United States in the late 19th century. Laverick's line became the basis for the show, and Llewellin's line is field dogs, and this division is still present today. So what's the difference? You ask. And here's what - exhibition dogs are friends of man and family, although able to hunt, but field dogs have a sharper scent, more developed reflexes, and superior speed. Externally, exhibition dogs tend to be slightly larger than field dogs. Also, they have a greater variety of wool patterns. The breed of English setter in many countries is rare, it ranks 98th among the breeds of the American Kennel Club. Characteristics of the breed popularity 04/10 training 07/10 size 07/10 mind 07/10 protection 06/10 Relationships with children 09/10 dexterity 07/10 Breed information country England lifetime 10-12 years old height Males: 61-68 cm Bitches: 58-63 cm weight Males: 28-35 kg Suki: 21-28 kg Longwool long-haired Color bicolor or tricolor, but at any color is obligatory small nettle (large spots are not desirable) price 600 - 1500 $ Description English setter is a large dog with a muscular, athletic physique and thick hair. Ears are hanging, the chest is expressed, the limbs are medium, proportional. The tail is slightly longer than the average. The color can be two-color or tricolor, but at any color is obligatory small nettle (large spots are not desirable). Personality The breed of dogs English setter is a very friendly and devoted dog, which was originally developed as a faithful companion of man. These pets are very attached to their family and owner and are ready to help them wherever they can. On the other hand, sometimes they may have an inherent inner stubbornness, especially when they seem unfair and abuse in their own direction. The English setter has a high level of energy, although it cannot be evaluated on 10 a ten-point scale. Rather, the energy level will correspond to the eight. In other words, the dog will be happy to participate in all active games, long walks, trips, and hikes, but if after a walk you decide to relax, it will rest with you with the same joy. Despite the large size, the breed is highly adaptable and may well live in a city apartment. However, it can cause discomfort because of the large amount of wool, which it will certainly leave on soft furniture, so here you go for a kind of compromise. If you live in a private house, the dog will be able to perform the functions of a caretaker. But, don't expect that the English setter will be as fierce as, for example, Caucasian Shepherd Dog. He will bark at the approach of strangers, perhaps even try to stop the intruder, but still, these dogs have a love for people. In general, tenderness, love, affection - very inherent in this breed, and they can manifest not only in relation to the owners but also to your friends and guests of your home, to which you show friendliness. The dog sees this, and it also opens. Aggression to setters is not peculiar. This breed has hunting instincts and is likely to hunt small animals, including Cats. If the cat lives in your home, you need to accustom the dog to its presence from an early age. While the rest of the cats on the street can still remain enemies. with other dogs conflicts are possible, but not more common. The English setter perceives children perfectly, it is his little friends, with whom he is always happy to spend time. He can also be a good babysitter. In general, the breed has very high intelligence and understanding of man. Since the English setter mostly worked in pairs with the hunter, he was often away from him, the breed developed a high autonomy in decision-making, and this should be taken into account. Teaching English setter can learn a lot of commands, but basic - mandatory. Training should take place kindly, without rudeness and physical punishment, otherwise, the dog will only close itself, become even more stubborn, and generally cease to perform commands normally. Here it is all about close contact with the owner, in love and understanding, because if you become a dog enemy, you will remain. Training should be consistent, active, and interesting, should not delay them, it is better to work half an hour, but effectively than half a day to bash the nerves each other. Be sure to use praise, and encouragement in the form of yummy, the dog will appreciate it. Care The Breed English setter needs to comb the wool 2-3 times a week. The claws are trimmed three times a month. Buy the dog once a week or more, ears clean 3 times a week, eyes clean daily. Common diseases English setter is a breed with good health, but you may find the following problems: hip dysplasia; hypothyroidism; deafness - occurs in this breed quite often, some forms of deafness and hearing loss can be corrected with medication and surgery, but usually, deafness cannot be cured; elbow dysplasia; von Willebrand's disease.

English Setter

History

A setter is a rather old breed, as such dogs existed in the late 16th century, and were used as hunting. However, human beings were purposefully involved in its formation, and pointers and spaniels were used for interbreeding. Moreover, the work on improvement was carried out for several hundred years.

The English setter we know today was created in the 19th century by Englishman Edward Laverac and Welshman R.L. Purcell in. Laverac purchased his first two dogs, Ponto and the Old Mall, from the Rev. A. Harrison in 1825, and they served as the basis for the entire future breed.

It is important to understand that both of these people in the future will play an important role in the development of the breed, as each of them will develop certain qualities.

He used Irish setters and pointers (pointer, as you can see, was used twice - in the early stages of the development of the breed and in the more close to us times). His dogs were excellent home companions perfectly showed themselves in the ring, but when it came to a field trial - everything was not so good.

And here Llewelyn intervened. He took the dogs of his colleague Laverak as the basis, but tried to improve the dogs, adding to the breeding program Gordon setters and other breeds to increase speed and flair. As a result, both lines developed in parallel and ended up in the United States in the late 19th century. Laverick's line became the basis for the show, and Llewellin's line is field dogs, and this division is still present today.

So what's the difference? You ask. And here's what - exhibition dogs are friends of man and family, although able to hunt, but field dogs have a sharper scent, more developed reflexes, and superior speed. Externally, exhibition dogs tend to be slightly larger than field dogs. Also, they have a greater variety of wool patterns. The breed of English setter in many countries is rare, it ranks 98th among the breeds of the American Kennel Club.

 Characteristics of the breed

popularity                                           04/10     

training                                                07/10

size                                                        07/10

mind                                                     07/10

protection                                          06/10

Relationships with children         09/10

dexterity                                            07/10

 

Breed information

country

England

lifetime

10-12 years old

height

Males: 61-68
cm Bitches: 58-63 cm

weight

Males: 28-35
kg Suki: 21-28 kg

Longwool

long-haired

Color

bicolor or tricolor, but at any color is obligatory small nettle (large spots are not desirable)

price

600 - 1500 $

Description

English setter is a large dog with a muscular, athletic physique and thick hair. Ears are hanging, the chest is expressed, the limbs are medium, proportional. The tail is slightly longer than the average. The color can be two-color or tricolor, but at any color is obligatory small nettle (large spots are not desirable).

 

Personality

The breed of dogs English setter is a very friendly and devoted dog, which was originally developed as a faithful companion of man. These pets are very attached to their family and owner and are ready to help them wherever they can. On the other hand, sometimes they may have an inherent inner stubbornness, especially when they seem unfair and abuse in their own direction.

The English setter has a high level of energy, although it cannot be evaluated on 10 a ten-point scale. Rather, the energy level will correspond to the eight. In other words, the dog will be happy to participate in all active games, long walks, trips, and hikes, but if after a walk you decide to relax, it will rest with you with the same joy.

Despite the large size, the breed is highly adaptable and may well live in a city apartment. However, it can cause discomfort because of the large amount of wool, which it will certainly leave on soft furniture, so here you go for a kind of compromise.

If you live in a private house, the dog will be able to perform the functions of a caretaker. But, don't expect that the English setter will be as fierce as, for example, Caucasian Shepherd Dog. He will bark at the approach of strangers, perhaps even try to stop the intruder, but still, these dogs have a love for people.

In general, tenderness, love, affection - very inherent in this breed, and they can manifest not only in relation to the owners but also to your friends and guests of your home, to which you show friendliness. The dog sees this, and it also opens. Aggression to setters is not peculiar.

This breed has hunting instincts and is likely to hunt small animals, including Cats. If the cat lives in your home, you need to accustom the dog to its presence from an early age. While the rest of the cats on the street can still remain enemies. with other dogs conflicts are possible, but not more common.

The English setter perceives children perfectly, it is his little friends, with whom he is always happy to spend time. He can also be a good babysitter. In general, the breed has very high intelligence and understanding of man. Since the English setter mostly worked in pairs with the hunter, he was often away from him, the breed developed a high autonomy in decision-making, and this should be taken into account.

 

Teaching

English setter can learn a lot of commands, but basic - mandatory. Training should take place kindly, without rudeness and physical punishment, otherwise, the dog will only close itself, become even more stubborn, and generally cease to perform commands normally. Here it is all about close contact with the owner, in love and understanding, because if you become a dog enemy, you will remain.

Training should be consistent, active, and interesting, should not delay them, it is better to work half an hour, but effectively than half a day to bash the nerves each other. Be sure to use praise, and encouragement in the form of yummy, the dog will appreciate it.

 

Care

The Breed English setter needs to comb the wool 2-3 times a week. The claws are trimmed three times a month. Buy the dog once a week or more, ears clean 3 times a week, eyes clean daily.

 

Common diseases

English setter is a breed with good health, but you may find the following problems:

  • hip dysplasia;
  • hypothyroidism;
  • deafness - occurs in this breed quite often, some forms of deafness and hearing loss can be corrected with medication and surgery, but usually, deafness cannot be cured;
  • elbow dysplasia;
  • von Willebrand's disease.


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