What are the breed characteristics of English Setter?
Sporty-elegant is the appearance of the English Setter. The strong dog is characterized by its balanced proportions. He looks attentively at you from his hazel-colored large eyes. The low set, medium length floppy ears are also a trademark. The dense feathering on the hind legs almost makes it look like the dog is wearing pants. The coat is also long on the forelegs. The breed is a pointing dog like in the book: As soon as he discovers something exciting, he stops as if frozen and gives the front paw.
Appearance and coat of the English Setter
The body of your four-legged friend is covered with medium-long, silky hair. Some English Setters are motley: The base color is always white, but markings in various shapes such as spots or patches are allowed. Here are the most common color variations:
- tricolor - three-colored
- blue-belton - black and white
- liver-belton - white with liver colours
- orange-belton - white with orange
The term Belton originates from the founder of the breed Edward Laverack: he gave the name of his hometown to the markings. It is interesting to know that the typical pattern of the breed develops only two weeks after birth. It takes one and a half to two years until the final pattern is visible. Regular brushing of your pet pays off: especially in the long coat on the legs, burrs and small twigs often get caught when walking in nature.
How tall is the English Setter?
- Bitches: 61 to 65 centimetres
- Males: 65 to 68 centimeters
How much does an English Setter weigh?
English Setters weigh 25 to 30 kilograms.
How old does an English Setter become?
On average, English Setters live from 11 to 13 years.