English Setter

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An elegant, stylish and symmetrical gundog with a heritage of well developed hunting instincts and bird sense, the English Setter is a lovely breed.

Setters originally got their name from the fact that they were used to "set" game for sportsmen's nets. The English Setter's proficiency in ranging out over open country, finding, setting, and then pointing game, explains his well-deserved popularity.

The English Setter is the smallest and least volatile of the three setters. A true gentleman by nature, he possesses a very soft, kindly expression which endears him to everyone he meets. His lovable, gentle nature, coupled with his great willingness to please, makes him a very desirable family companion. Happy, friendly and affectionate, he is not, however, the best choice for a guard dog, as he is likely to welcome strangers as long lost friends! Despite this, he is ideal for the sportsman who wants a reliable, kindly dog which can double both as a working dog and a family pet.

The English Setter responds well to obedience. He requires considerable exercise and is best suited to someone with a bit of space and a fairly active lifestyle.

Ideal height: Dogs 65-68cm
Bitches 61-65cm
Weight: approx 25-38 kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Gundog Society Mrs Laraine Frawley 62823080

ACT Canine Association Inc Phone: (02) 6241 4404

New South Wales

The English Setter Club Inc

Ms R Van Der Vlag, Ph: (02) 9489 5341

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Canine Control Council (Queensland)

Phone: (07) 3252 2661

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

English Setter Association of Victoria Inc.

Secretary: Suzanne Walsh 9853 6102

E-mail : subar@bigpond.com

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au