English setter
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The English Setter is a medium-sized British breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 7, Section 2.2, Standard No. 2 ). Its medium-length fur has long, silky fringes on the lower abdomen, on the tail and on the legs, the so-called flags. The English Setter also has a mostly two- or three-color drawing, which is called Belton .
Bred to be persistent and athletic, English Setters are often used to hunt quails , pheasants and grouse . The term setter indicates that this dog almost lies down or sits in front of the game when it scents. Setters used for hunting are usually more delicately built and have less fur than those bred for pedigree dog shows. In terms of character, the setter can be described as gentle and stubborn. Although generally unproblematic in terms of health, hip dysplasia is not uncommon in setters .
Origin and history
The setter is a descendant of the Spanish perdigueros and the long-haired spaniel and was known as early as the 16th century . By the 17th century the breed had already established itself in Britain and was widespread on British estates. The development into the different types of setters only followed later, when they were specifically bred for their respective purposes.
Around 1825 Edward Laverack began to breed a variety of the setter that comes closest to today's English setter. He bought his first setters from Rev. Harrison, the male Ponto and the female Old Moll . Forty years of selection and inbreeding resulted in the Laverack Setter from these two animals . This bloodline has been successful in both dog shows and trials as a working dog. In 1872 his book was published with the title The setter . Laverack used the name Belton as a color name for a stippling and / or convergence of colors in the English Setter. Belton is a village in Northumberland . The first English setter from Laverack's breeding was imported to America by CH Raymond in 1874.
description
Appearance
anatomy
The size of the bitches is 61–65 cm, that of the males 65–68 cm. Typical characteristics of an English setter include a long neck with a strong neck and a deep chest. The body is moderately long in relation to the height at the withers . It is also characterized by a powerful hindquarters and a tail carried in line with the back.
Top coat
The English Setter has fine, slightly wavy, and silky hair. The breed is represented in the following different colors, whereby the basic color is always white:
- blue belton: white and black
- liver belton: white and brown
- orange belton: white and orange
- lemon belton: white and yellow.
Tricolor dogs also have tan markings on their head, chest and paws. Accordingly, there are two tricolor colors:
- blue belton and tan
- liver belton and tan.
Dogs with stippling are preferred to those with plates. The Belton pattern is not present at birth. It develops two weeks after birth and becomes more and more dense by the age of one and a half to two years, when English Setters are colored. Roan is called a Belton pattern of great intensity, white is only visible in a few places.
Differences within the race
Although they are of the same breed, setters bred to be working dogs are quite different from show dog setters. While show dogs are slightly larger and have longer, denser coats, working dogs are often smaller and have shorter hair. Their colors are also usually more pronounced. These properties are quite useful for working dogs: Shorter fur makes it much easier to remove burdock, and a distinctive color makes them more visible when working in the field and forest.
character
English Setters are mostly docile dogs, but they are also stubborn and often very lively. They are very people-oriented and well suited as family dogs, provided that they get a lot of attention and activity or can have a permanent job as a hunting dog. Since setters are very active dogs, they need plenty of exercise; recommended are around two hours a day. English setters often show another side in the house, where they like to relax and rest or to be petted and pampered. The breed is generally described as very friendly, good-natured and compatible with children and visitors.
Setters are considered very intelligent and can therefore be trained for many different tasks, with the exception of herding work due to their pronounced hunting instinct. This is often a major distraction, which often makes raising an English Setter outdoors difficult. Because of their sensitivity, educational methods based on positive reinforcement, i.e. treats and praise, are suitable for basic training.
health
Both purebred setters and mixed breeds can be affected by genetic problems such as congenital deafness and hip dysplasia, according to the Kennel Club . Thyroid diseases, elbow dysplasia , allergies, for example to certain food components, and skin diseases can also occur - albeit less frequently . According to research by the Kennel Club, the leading cause of death in setters is cancer, although in most cases this does not occur until the age of 10. The life expectancy of an English setter is between 11 and 12 years, and 13 to 15 years is not uncommon.
use
The English Setter is a great pointing dog . He is an excellent hunting dog that can be used in any terrain. He is adaptable and a good companion dog , but he needs a lot of exercise and only belongs in expert hands, as he is not challenged with walks alone and quickly begins to hunt himself.
International
The English Setter is very popular as a hunting dog and house dog , especially in the United States , Italy (approx. 20,000 entries in the stud book), in France (approx. 4,500) and in Scandinavia .
English setters were particularly in demand in Great Britain in the 1960s , 70s and 80s . The British Kennel Club has now put the breed on the list of endangered breeds due to the sharp decline in the number of registered English Setter puppies since 2012.
In Italy, the breed is quite well represented as they are still widely used as hunting dogs. However, the breed is now experiencing a sharp decline there too. In America, however, the American Kennel Club has seen increasing numbers over the past few years.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Brigden: The Irish Red and White Setter . 1990, pp. 12-13
- ↑ a b c d English Setter history website of the American Kennel Club . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ↑ Breed standard No. 2 of the FCI: English Setter (PDF) p. 5
- ↑ Breed standard No. 2 of the FCI: English Setter (PDF)
- ↑ Breed standard No. 2 of the FCI: English Setter (PDF) p. 4–5
- ^ Breed Standard ( Memento from May 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Website of the English Setter Association . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ^ Temperament ( Memento from May 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Website of the English Setter Association . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ↑ Breed standard No. 2 of the FCI: English Setter (PDF) p. 2
- ^ Breed-Specific Deafness Prevalence In Dogs Louisiana State University website . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ^ Hip Dysplasia ( Memento of May 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Website of the English Setter Association . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ^ Skin Problems ( Memento from May 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Website of the English Setter Association . Retrieved July 2, 2016
- ↑ Summary results of the Purebred Dog Health Survey for English Setters ( Memento July 20, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Website of the British Kennel Club . Retrieved July 2, 2016
literature
- Patricia Brigden: The Irish Red and White Setter . Dickson Price, 1990, ISBN 978-0-85380-127-6
