The English Setter is a large, gentle breed of gundog with a distinctive silky, wavy coat and a calm, intelligent disposition.
English Setter
Also known as Laverack Setter, Llewellin Setter
Origin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Era
- 14th–19th century
Group
- Sporting
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 63–69 cm · Female 58–64 cm
- Weight
- Male 25–36 kg · Female 20–32 kg
Coat
- Type
- long
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- white with orange flecks (belton), white with liver flecks (belton), white with black flecks (belton), white with lemon flecks (belton), tricolor (black, white and tan), solid white
Traits
- gentle, affectionate, intelligent, alert, sweet-tempered, biddable