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English Setter
Beauty meets ruggedness in this elegant, affectionate dog.
Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 80 pounds (males average 72 pounds, females average 50 pounds)
Coat: straight and moderately short
Life span: 12 years
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
The English Setter was named for its practice of "setting," or crouching low, when it found birds so the hunter could throw his net over them. After the development of the gun, the dog was developed so he would stand in the more traditional Pointer style. The English Setter is still used as a hunting dog today as well as a family companion.
English Setter profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
Compatible with kids