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The English Setter is an attentive dog and will always strive to be the protector of the family. The breed is friendly, gentle and calm, but it is important to know that it needs regular interaction with humans and brisk walks every day. When the dog is outdoors, it is extremely active with an intense hunting desire and immense energy, which can be a little complicated for it to control. Indoors, the breed is calm and friendly. It is also loving and patient with the children of the family, which is a really good quality that the breed possesses. Besides this, the breed is sociable in relation to strangers and other dogs, which makes the breed very uncomplicated and easy to handle. Although the above sounds quite promising, it will definitely not thrive as a solely companion dog. It needs activity and will thrive best with an active family who loves to explore nature alongside the dog. The breed will just thrive with a family that spends a lot of time in nature, as the breed requires a lot of exercise with the opportunity to move freely and use its nose. The breed is descended from Setting Spaniels, who participated in bird hunting with fishing nets, a method that has been known from before the beginning of our era. The division between the short-legged Spaniels and the long-legged Setters happened when people started using firearms when hunting. The Setters were trained to take care of the bird and retrieve after the shot. In the 19th century, Edward Laverack created the English sSetter of today, and it was given a transitional name after him. The characteristic speckled color drawing is called "belton". The breed grows to about 65-68 cm with a weight of up to 20-30 kg.
The breed is always ready to use hunting instinct. It requires an early and persistent upbringing to teach the dog to move around freely, because it can become problematic due to its nature. It would very much like to run free and roam over great distances, but it is also responsive and usually maintains good contact with its owner, which is definitely a plus for the breed.
The coat is full-bodied, long, soft and wavy, but not curly. The coat requires a thorough brushing regularly. Especially, the full coat on the chest, legs and tail should be styled daily in order to avoid filtering. Despite that coat, it does not shed much if the coat is just well-groomed.
The breed's great interest in game can be a challenge if the breed is not raised and trained sufficiently. However, the upbringing rarely causes difficulties or problems in this regard. The breed is cooperative and extremely happy to learn. The active English Setter needs lots of exercise, and this is especially true as a puppy. People who love hiking or running will think that this breed fits perfectly into their lifestyle, as it will thrive in an active family where it is allowed to participate in activities. The dog must have at least one long, brisk walk every day, as otherwise it can become difficult to control. The English Setter is an extremely friendly dog. The breed belongs in the house with its family, and it would not be happy with living in the backyard or a dog house. To an even greater extent than most dogs, it needs to be with humans and participate in their daily lives.
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