Bursting with energy, affection and love, your English Setter will want to be everyone’s best friend. They are loyal and sweet dogs who thrive when included in all aspects of family life.
A new person means a new friend in an English Setter’s eyes. Naturally happy and very affectionate, this breed will greet people with a wagging tail and lots of licks. They are highly intelligent, although do have a slight stubborn streak so train your English Setter from an early age for a well-behaved dog. They are mild-mannered, sensitive and calm which makes them perfect pets for families, including children. The English Setter is friendly and sweet befriending other pets in the house. Morning walks, afternoon runs and weekends at the park make for one happy dog. They have bundles of energy and can go and go and go. They also tend to wander so a fenced-in yard is ideal. English Setters live for around 14 years.
Fun fact: In the 17th Century, it was illegal for a common man
to own one of these dogs as nobles felt this was the best way
to keep the dog line strong and of good stock.
They have a moderate tendency to bark and will alert you to visitors. They love being with people and want to get involved in all aspects of their family’s life. They don’t enjoy being left alone in the backyard for long periods of time. English Setters shed moderately. Groom your English Setter by brushing their coat weekly and trim hair between their pads and ears to prevent infection.
Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative healthcare program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. English Setters are prone to hip dysplasia as well as eye and skin disorders.
Size
A large-sized breed weighing 27-28kgs with an average height of 61-68cms.
Space
A large dwelling is ideal for these dogs.
Energy Levels
They have high energy levels so a daily run and romp in the park is ideal.
Difficulty Of Training
They are intelligent dogs and eager to please making training a breeze.
Family suitability
They are great family pets and loyal companions.
Suitability to other pets
Their friendly nature means they will befriend other pets.
Need for company
They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.
Hypoallergenic dog breed?
No
Coat and grooming needs
This breed requires moderate maintenance. Brush their coat weekly and trim the hair between their pads and under their ears. They have a medium long coat in black with blue belton (flecked), lemon belton, orange belton or liver belton.
Shedding
They shed moderate amounts of hair.
Tendency to bark
They have a moderate tendency to bark.