English Setter
Gentle, elegant, and endlessly friendly
Gentle, friendly, and active. English Setters are elegant sporting dogs with a beautiful speckled coat and a sweet temperament.
Breed Statistics
Compatibility Overview
Personality & Temperament
The English Setter is a gentle, elegant, and affectionate breed. They are friendly with everyone — family, strangers, children, and other pets. English Setters are active sporting dogs that require significant daily exercise. They are sensitive and respond best to gentle, positive training methods. Their beautiful speckled coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting. English Setters are mellow indoors but energetic outdoors. They are devoted companions for active families who can provide the exercise they need.
Daily Exercise
High (60–90 min)
Recommended daily activity to keep this breed healthy and happy.
Known Health Conditions
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Deafness (congenital)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Bloat (GDV)
- Allergies
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