The English Setter, produced in the United Kingdom, originated in the 19th century and is a gun hound. The original spaniel is its ancestor. It behaves very elegantly and has a well-proportioned structure, giving people an impression of stability and solidity. The most standard English Setter should be: elegant, powerful and gentlemanly. Its hair is long and flat, and some are feather-like. Its gait is very steady and relaxed. The English Setter's front drive is very stretched, and the rear drive is very powerful, and it always maintains a straight backline, which looks quite solid and stable. The male English Setter has well-developed muscles without being clumsy. The female English Setter has a slender figure, gentle and gentle, just right. Compared with other parts, its body shape, shape and pace are very important.

1. Appearance characteristics of the English Setter

1.Height

The English Setter is 61 to 69cm tall and weighs 25 to 30cm.

2. Head

The head of the English Setter is slightly longer, slightly sloping, and has a very clear stop. Its head is oval in shape, moderate in length and not thick. The base of the ears is wider than the eyebrows, and the occipital bone is appropriately prominent. The English Setter has a long, square muzzle with a deep, square, drooping upper lip. Its eyes are level with its nose. Its nose is black or dark brown, with full pigment, and its nostrils are widely spaced and slightly larger. The English Setter's cheeks are smooth and smooth, with very clear outlines. Its eyes are dark brown and dazzling, showing an intelligent and gentle expression. Its head is basically round and very large, and its ears are set slightly back and low, hanging straight on both sides of the head. The end of its head is slightly rounded, the auricles are thin, and they are covered by a trace of feathery hair!

3. Body

Its neck is very beautiful, with well-developed muscles, slightly sloping, arched at the top, well-defined, and meets the head at the base of the head. It has a strong body, with most of its muscles growing along the shoulders. The English Setter has no dewlap and its topline is horizontal when in motion and slopes downward when standing. Its chest is deep, and the depth of the chest can reach the elbow. The ribs are very long, and the back is particularly strong and powerful, and is connected to the waist. Its waist is slightly arched and slightly lifted. The croup is basically flat, widely spaced and rounded, blending smoothly into the hind legs. The tip of the English Setter's tail is very thin and is at the same height as the back.

4. Hair

The coat of the English Setter is very smooth and not curly. Its ears, chest, abdomen, hind legs and tail are all covered with feather-like hairs, and they are long enough!

5. Color and markings

The coat of the English Setter is marked, ranging from clear spots to messy colors. If it has the same markings all over its body, it is considered standard. Color patches on its head and ears are also normal.If color patches appear on the body, it is considered a disqualification! Its colors can be divided into orange markings, blue stripes, lemon markings and liver markings.

6. Action

The movements of the English Setter are very graceful and relaxed, giving people a very powerful impression. His gait is steady and his strides are even. The posture of its head looks very domineering. The English Setter has a very strong back, which is very strong.

2. Behavioral characteristics of the British Setter

The English Setter has an elegant manner and is a quiet, graceful and enthusiastic dog. It is very beautiful in appearance, very loyal to its owner, has a gentle nature, and can get along well with children. Of course, it can also get along harmoniously with the owner's family, can be kept outdoors, and is easily tamed. Once it finds prey, it will first sit on the ground. It is an intelligent and quick-thinking working dog! The English Setter requires a lot of exercise and is not suitable for being kept in urban buildings. Owners should groom their dogs twice a day and check their ears frequently!

3. How to train the British Setter

In fact, every dog ​​should start receiving training when he is young. When the owner returns home from playing with the puppy, in order for the dog to automatically return to the kennel, the owner should shout "go back" so that the puppy can understand and return to the kennel. The best training method is to shout "go back" loudly to force the dog to return to the kennel.

After repeated practice, if the dog can understand the owner's instructions and execute them well, the owner can pet it as a reward. Of course, occasionally the dog will not obey the owner's instructions. At this time, the owner can spank it with a stick and ask it to obey the order. As long as the owner trains more, satisfactory results can be achieved!

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