The English setter is a breed of the setter family. The setter family which consists of white setters, Irish red, irish setters, gorden setters and some other breeds. The English setters are considered as gun dogs which are athletic and can perform endurance activities.

Appearance

The coat of English setters depends on its type, but generally the coat is flat and is light feathered and the length may vary. The breeds that are used for hunting purposes; their coats are short and require minimum grooming. The color of the coat of English setters are known as belton, so it can be blue belton (black with white) or orange belton (orange flecks).

Temperament

The English setters are known as "gentlemen" by nature as they have a standard temperament. Sometimes it can be mischievous and determined. They are basically energetic dogs and love human company. When they are given a proper attention and activity, they can be very good family members. They are always enthusiastic about outdoor exercises as they are very energetic.

Health

The English setters occasionally suffer from allergies, elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia. Some common ailments are congenital deafness, and canine hypothyroidism and few aged setters can sometimes be susceptible to cancer. The life expectancy of English setters is generally 10-12 years and with proper medical care it can reach 13-15 years.

History

English setters were trained as bird dogs about 400 years ago in England. The setters originated as the cross breed of Spanish Pointers, large Water Spaniel, and Springer Spaniel.

Miscellaneous

The English setter breeds were on the verge of extinction but its numbers are increasing again. It is again being used for hunting purposes and is helping the hunters with close hunting activities and is also serving as wonderful family companion.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of so-called dog training products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training.

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