Is The English Setter The Perfect Pet For Your Family?
By Lee Dobbins
If you looking for mild-mannered dog that is great with kids and loves long walks than the English Setter might be for you!
This hunting dog, makes a wonderful family pet being calm in the house requiring daily exercise. You’ll need to have a yard for him to run around In and take them on walks but he is great with children and has a sweet personality. The breed dates back to 16th century France where it was developed from the French Pointer and Spanish Pointer for hunting. In the 1800’s Sir Edward laverack further develop the breed into the dog we know today.
The English setter is a medium-sized slender dog which can grow to be between 23 and 27 inches tall and weighing between 45 and 80 pounds. He has a medium length coat which is white and has the interesting distinction of being speckled with varying size dots. His hair is slightly wavy and his medium length ears high pointed tail and the backs of his legs are fringed with hair. He has a long head and a pronounced stop with a square muzzle and large bright hazel colored eyes. His coat is white and the speckles can be in orange, brown, or blue.
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