English Setter Dog
INTRODUCTION
English Setter Dogs are Friendly, Mellow, and Merry dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 102. These breeds were bred in England to hunt game birds. They are gentle dogs who love the outdoors and love their human family, they are great pets to live with. English Setter Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 37).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Eager, Strong Willed, Playful, Hard-working, Companionable, People-Oriented, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England, France, Wales
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis lupus
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- It has served as a gun dog in England for more than 400 years and has been bred in its present form since about 1825
2- It is part of the setter group, which includes the Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: English Setter Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Blue Belton, Orange Belton, Tri-color, Liver Belton, Lemon Belton, Chestnut Belton
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 81 - 94cm (32 - 37in)
Height: 84 - 97cm (33 - 38in) -
TAIL
Tail should be straight, taper to a point, and reach to the hock joint. Tail carriage is level with the back. The field-type carry their tail considerably higher and, when on point, can exhibit a nearly vertical “12 o'clock” tail, making it visible in taller cover
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WEIGHT
20 - 36 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 Pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Llewellin Setters
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Around 1826
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ORIGIN
England, France, Wales
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The English setter is a gentle, friendly, placid dog that is especially good with children. He is mild-mannered and sensitive and loves to both give and receive affection. These dogs are known to be alert and protective of their families and territories, but will calm down quickly when told to
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
