English Setter Dog Breed
- Size
- Medium
- Height
- Males – at least 25 inches at the withers, Females – at least 24 inches at the withers
- Weight
- 55 to 65 pounds
- Coat
- Long
- Color
- Orange belton, blue belton (white with black markings), tricolor (blue belton with tan on muzzle over the eyes and on the legs), lemon belton, or liver belton
- Energy
- High
- Activities
- Agility, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Obedience, Rally Obedience
An elegant, graceful gundog, the English Setter developed in England more than 400 years ago. This affectionate, friendly, gentle breed excels as a family companion. Athletic and energetic, the English Setter requires vigorous daily exercise. He loves his family and is not happy when isolated in a yard or kennel for long periods. The English Setter’s beautiful, feathered coat requires regular maintenance.
Did you know
Although many people believe English, Gordon and Irish setters are representatives of different colors or varieties of the same breed, they are three separate breeds.