English Setter - Beautiful hunting dog from England

The English Setter is a noble hunting dog breed with a soft coat, graceful body, gentle temperament, intelligent and very loyal.

English Setter - a noble hunting dog with an elegant, graceful appearance, silky fur and a calm, gentle temperament. Not only is it prominent in the hunting world in Europe, but the English Setter is also considered a perfect pet thanks to its loyalty, sociability and ease of training.

In today's article, let's explore in detail the origin, physical characteristics, habits and behavior of this rare hunting dog breed from England!

Origin of English Setter

Learn about the origins of the English Setter.

The English Setter, one of the oldest scent hound breeds in the UK with a history of over 400 years, was bred to hunt birds and small animals thanks to its ability to sniff and point.

The development process of the English Setter breed is as follows:

• In the 15th - 16th centuries, in England, hunters crossbred Spanish Spaniel x Ancient Pointer x Water Spaniel to create the Setting Spaniel breed - with a sharp nose, knowing how to crouch (set) to point out prey.
• In the early 19th century, Edward Laverack developed the standard English Sett strain through selective breeding over 50 years focusing primarily on appearance and scent hunting ability.
• In 1884, the American AKC officially recognized the English Setter breed.
• In 1914, the UKC (United Kennel Club) recognized the English Setter breed.
• Nowadays, English Setter is very popular among aristocratic dog lovers and dog shows in Europe and America but not popular in Vietnam.

Physical characteristics of English Setter dogs

The English Setter has a beautiful spotted coat.

The English Setter is known as a noble hunting dog breed with elegant beauty and the most balanced body structure. Below are details about the appearance of this dog, let's find out now to see if they are really as special as "rumors"!

Size :

• Height: Male dogs 61 - 69 cm, female dogs from 58 - 66 cm
• Weight: Male dogs 29 - 36 kg, female dogs from 25 - 32 kg

Head & Face :

• Long, slender head, balanced skull not too rough
• Big, deep eyes, dark brown or chestnut brown, intelligent, calm gaze
• Straight muzzle, moderate length
• Big nose black or brown
• Soft, medium-length, lightly furred ears that look very gentle

Neck & Body :

• Neck long, gently arched, well muscled
• Back straight, strong, stomach not sunken in
• Deep, wide chest

Foot :

• Legs are straight, long, and well muscled, especially in the thighs and calves.
• Compact feet, long footbed
• Graceful, natural gait, looks very aristocratic

Fur :

• Long, smooth and slightly wavy coat, tangle-free, non-shedding - silky soft
• Short hair on head and front of legs
• The hair on the ears, chest, belly, back of the legs and tail is longer and is also called lining hair.
• The most common coat colors are white with black spots, white with light orange spots, white with light yellow spots, tricolor,...

English Setter Temperament & Behavior

Image of an English Setter dog being close to its owner.

The English Setter is known as the most gentle gentleman in the hunting dog world thanks to its gentle and friendly temperament. Let's learn more about the characteristics and behaviors of this breed to see if they are really gentle.

Kind & friendly

True to its name "Gentleman", the English Setter has a gentle, docile temperament and is almost never aggressive towards anyone.

They are especially friendly with children, the elderly and even strangers if socialized from a young age.

Although they are hunting dogs, they do not have the strong attack instincts of many other hunting dog breeds, making them perfect family pets.

Intelligent & Trainable

The English Setter is an intelligent scent hound breed, capable of understanding commands, remembering and working persistently. They are also super sensitive to humans so they are only suitable for positive training methods such as praise, encouragement,...

Love to move, love to explore

English Setters are born to be long-term hunting dogs, so they have a high need for exercise. They like to run, hike or play intelligent intellectual games. If they are locked in the house for a long time without being allowed to go out to release energy, they will become extremely restless, bored, leading to extremely annoying barking.

Don't like being alone

The English Setter is a very affectionate dog that loves to be around people, especially with its primary caregiver. It does not like to feel lonely or left alone for long periods of time - it can even suffer from “separation anxiety”.

Therefore, this dog breed is only suitable for living with family or other dogs, completely unsuitable for being a guard dog.

Calm, like peaceful life

Although a hunting dog, the English Setter is not as hyperactive or mischievous as many other hunting dogs. They also do not like conflict or competition, but instead always choose to live in harmony with family members and pets.

They like to lie lazily next to their owners after a period of running around.

Are English Setters popular in Vietnam?

Despite its beautiful appearance, English Setter dogs are not popular in Vietnam today, and are even very rare. Only a few individuals are imported and raised by high-end dog players.

The reasons why this dog breed is rare in Vietnam are as follows:

• High cost: A purebred English Setter costs from 1,500 - 3,000 USD (40 - 80 million VND) when imported from Europe, America and does not include shipping costs, quarantine,...
• Large size, need a lot of exercise: Setter is a breed of sport hunting dog, so they have a great need for exercise and need a lot of space to move comfortably.
• Complex coat care: This breed has a long, soft, and easily tangled coat, so you need to spend a lot of time and experience to care for and groom it.
• Little known: In Vietnam, the English Setter breed is not widely publicized or introduced, so very few people know about it.

Interesting facts about English setter dogs

Below are some interesting facts about the English Setter - check them out to understand this breed better from many interesting perspectives.

• The English Setter is one of the oldest classic hunting dog breeds in England, dating back to the 16th century.
• The name “Setter” comes from their action of “setting - crouching down on the ground when they smell prey” to help hunters use nets to catch birds.
• There are two main lines of English Setters: the Laverack Setter - specialized in dog shows with a beautiful, elegant appearance and the Llewellin Setter - specialized in field hunting with an agile, neat appearance.
• The English Setter has a very distinctive coat of white with spots called “Belton” - very rare in other breeds.
• English Setters are very sensitive to human emotions, easily detecting whether their owners are happy, sad or stressed.

Beautiful English Setter Dog Pictures

Below are the most beautiful and impressive pictures of English Setter dogs with soft, silky fur and a noble, luxurious figure. Every moment exudes the elegant beauty and strong vitality of this noble hunting dog breed from England. Please enjoy more!

An English Settee is running around on the grass.

The English Settel Hound and his trophy.

English Setter with beautiful brown spotted coat.

The English Setter has a majestic stance and handsome appearance.

English Settler puppies resting next to each other.

The English Setter has a unique black and white coat.

Pictures of super cute English Setter puppies.

The English Setter is not only a noble hunting dog but also a loyal, intelligent and trustworthy companion for every family. Although they are not popular in Vietnam yet, with their beautiful appearance and calm, sociable temperament, this breed deserves more attention and knowledge.

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