Sporting Group
English Setter
The job
Bred on English country estates, from spaniels and pointers, to hunt birds.
The Sniff Test
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Facts
More than 400 years ago, English Setters were already trained bird dogs in England.
Height 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female). Weight 65-80 pounds (male), 45-55 pounds (female).
Photo: SheltieBoy. CC BY 2.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
