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14 Things You Didn’t Know About the English Setter

Published: · Modified: by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

For those who don't know English Setters, for starters, they are undoubtedly gorgeous pets. They can efficiently perform all the tasks you will ask them to do. That's why it's a piece of cake for you to train him. Here are 14 things you didn't know about the English Setter.

#1 These gentle and affectionate dogs are well balanced

two English Setters sitting in the field of grass
They seem to have keen sensibilities and to be a wonderful life companion.

#2 The breed officially falls under the category of sporting dogs

An English Setter lying down on the carpet with stretching out its front legs
This is because they are expert hunters. English Setters tend to find a bird then assume a stiff pose, and raise one foot in the air.

#3 They are agile and have a good nose

A woman lying on the couch with a English Setter sleeping on top of her
They are the real professionals when it comes to sniffing out the fresh trail of a bird.

#4 English Setters are amazing guard dogs

A English Setter going down from the chair while stretching its body
They’ll let you know the moment that they sense someone is approaching the home. It’s in their nature to kick up a fuss so everyone knows what’s going on.

#5 They have a built-in auto alert system

An English Setter puppy sitting on the floor with its sad face
They may sound frightening until you invite the guest in the house, but they quickly warm up because they’re social creatures by nature

#6 They’re really dogs with a kind and gentle nature

A English Setter running in the field of grass
English Setters make good pets for people who are first-time dog parents. What makes them such excellent choices is that they’re not complicated pets by nature.

#7 They’re straightforward

A English Setter sitting on the floor with its sad face
It’s not difficult to figure out what they want or how they’re feeling.

#8 There is a distinct difference between the show dog variety of English Setters

two Setter on the field of grass with a man
The show dogs are larger than the field dogs, they have a slightly different coat pattern and their fur is more luxurious.

#9 English Setters require positive reinforcement training

A English Setter sitting inside a large container
They are by nature, independent thinkers and if not trained from the time that they are puppies, their will may interfere with training.

#10 This breed does not tolerate violence, screaming, or hitting well at all

A English Setter lying on the couch
Firmness, consistency, and positive reinforcement are the most effective methods for training this smart and amazing dog.

#11 He’s an athlete it's important that this athletic dog gets an adequate amount of exercise each day. He does best as an indoor pet with a fenced yard so he can go for a good run and stretch his legs now and then. He needs to get regular exercise to keep his muscles toned and the rest of his body healthy.

A English Setter lying down on the couch while sleeping
It’s important that this athletic dog gets an adequate amount of exercise each day. He needs to get regular exercise to keep his muscles toned and the rest of his body healthy.

#12 Your English Setter needs to know the boundaries from day one

An English Setter puppy sitting in the sand
When they understand what is expected of them and that disobedience will not be tolerated, they are remarkably adept at conforming.

#13 They’re not easy to find

A lazy English Setter lying on the bed
English Setters are a rare dog breed. There simply aren’t that many of them circulating around.

#14 English Setters have been around for centuries

An English Setter sitting on the couch
The English Setter is a dog breed that can be traced back in time in England for 400 years. It’s assumed that the breed was the result of crossing spaniels and pointers. The first English Setters arrived in the United States in the late 1800s.
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