English Setter Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 11-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

Shoulder height: 23 – 27 inches. Weight: 40 – 80 pounds.

The English Setter originated in England over 400 years ago as a trained bird dog. This dog breed was bred to hunt and track upland birds, like quail, pheasant, and grouse, over long distances. The appearance of the modern English Setter is thanks to two Englishmen, Edward Laverack and Purcell Llewllin, who developed strains of the breed during the 1800s. The first English Setter came to the United States in 1874. It was one of the first dog breeds recognized by the AKC upon establishment in 1878 and is part of the Sporting Group.

Temperament

The English Setter is a responsive, energetic, intelligent, and friendly dog breed. They have a sweet nature, gentle disposition, and can have a mischievous side. Their loving and affectionate nature tends to make them excellent companions and family pets. They also get along well children and other dogs. They were bred to hunt and track small animals, so they have a high prey drive and urge to chase. They can get along well with other pets if they have grown up together or have been introduced to them properly. They tend to be excellent watchdogs as their instincts keep them alert, but they do not tend to make good guard dogs as they are more interested in meeting and making friends.

Did You Know?

English Setter puppies are born with a white coat. They may have an eye, ear, or the occasional body patch, but their coat is generally white at first. However, their belton can start appearing as spots and freckles within days of birth and will be random. Some English Setters can be mostly white with sparse flecking or they can be absolutely covered, which results in a roan shading with flecks all over.