English Setter

They are generally friendly, energetic, intelligent, and gentle dogs. Often great with children. English Setters appear to have a sensitive nature, and respond best to reward-based training using treats or favorite toys. English Setters are very active and enjoy dog sports such as hunting, tracking, field trials, agility and competitive obedience.

English Setter History:

The English Setter may date back to the 1300's and is the oldest of the setter group. Designed to help hunters track and locate game on the moors, the dog would take a perfectly still sitting position if prey were present and wait until the hunter arrived. It's believed that the first of the English Setters were developed in France by crossing a Spanish Pointer with a French Pointer. Also it is possible that the English Setter originated from the Spanish Pointer, the Springer Spaniel and the Large Water Spaniel. From 1825 through 1860, a breeder named Edward Laverack developed this breed into the standard by which all English Setters are judged in modern times. Another very influential breeder, Purcell Llewellin, purchased setters from Laverack and then crossed them with other English Setters known for their capabilities in the field. Llewellin’s setters were known to be wonderful field dogs and both types of this breed were exported to America.