Description

An attractive and elegant dog, slender yet powerful looking.

Head

Lean, elongated with a well-defined stop; the muzzle is half the length of the head with thickish lips and a tight jaw; the nose should be near-black.

Eyes

Near hazel colour

Ears

Should hang in neat folds.

Tail

Medium length, slightly curved and fringed in line with the back.

Body

Moderate length with a short, level back.

Coat

Slightly wavy, silky and moderately long with breeches and forelegs well feathered.

Colour

Preferred colouration is black and white; lemon and white; liver and white, or tricolour(black, white and red).

Sizes

Dogs height 55.9-68.6cm(22-27 in), bitches height 53.3-64.8cm(21-25.5in); weight 27-32 Kg(60-70lb)

Origin

Obtained from the spanish pointer and the French pointer, the English setter was developed via the French setter in the nineteenth century.

Personality

Friendly and affectionate, the English setter is also a sensitive dog and therefore receptive to good training.