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English Setter

English Setter

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.

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