English Setter
All setters came to us from the United Kingdom, and the names of the breeds recalled those parts of the Albion where these rocks were taken out. This is Irish, Scottish and English setters. Of all setters, the most common breed is the English setter.
She is a very beautiful speckled color. There are several variations of color: orange-mottled, tri-color (black and speckled with tan and brown), yellow-mottled, black-speckled, brown-mottled. The English setter is a medium growth dog, well built. The movements are graceful and confident, the posture is elegant, and the physique is balanced and harmonious. These are energetic dogs that run fast, they are taken out like hunting dogs, they can boast of their sharp instinct and endurance. The wool of the English setters is shiny and silky, dense and long, and can be slightly wavy or straight.
Setter is devoted to the owner
By the nature of the English breed setter is an ideal pet for families with children. These dogs are very loyal to their master, affectionate, good-natured and very friendly. A very sociable breed of dogs and is very nice to guests who come to your house. He is very amenable to training, of all setters the most obedient. He does not like to stupidly execute commands, and you need to try to become a dog not only a master, but a friend.
Most setters are friendly, affectionate, and if the puppy is not properly educated, all of its good innate qualities can be nullified. When you take a puppy of an English setter to a house, you need to create a quiet environment in the house to discover the natural potential of your dog.
Excellent with the children of English setter, but with a dog is better not to leave a very small child. Although the setter is not the first to offend the child without cause, a small child does not yet know how to handle animals and can offend the dog. Children older than 5 years should be taught how to handle a dog, then the setter will understand a good attitude towards himself from the child and will obey him.
Do not tolerate loneliness
If you can not pay enough attention to the dog, as you live alone, it is better not to have an English setter. These dogs feel unwell and are sociable. And if there is no frequent communication with the owner - the setter will wither, so you can not keep the English setter in the cage.
You will not be bothered by the contents of this dog, it is suitable for keeping in urban conditions. Two things should be considered:
- Since setters are hunting dogs, they need good physical activity. That he was cheerful and healthy, with him you need to walk at least one hour a day.
- For the hair of the setter you need to look after, without care it gets tangled and there will appear coils. You should regularly comb the dog and cut the hair on the paws between the pads. Still it is necessary to cut off a wool on a neck up to a breast bone and under ears.
English setter can be taken with you to any travels, to the company. He behaves correctly in a society of people, thanks to his calm nature. He is calm in public transport, in the car, with long journeys. English Setter promotes a pleasant atmosphere in the house and for the hosts, and for the incoming people it does not create problems, but only emphasizes hospitality and joy.
It is convenient to keep it in the city, setters are beautiful, balanced and not aggressive. English setters are very friendly, with other dogs they do not climb into fights, there have been no cases that they bite people, but if necessary they can stand up for themselves.
Many setters hunt, they are exhibited at competitions, they have their diplomas. And even if the setter is an excellent hunting dog, this does not mean that you only need to hunt with it, first of all it is a friend and companion of the family.
Hunting with the setter
In the homeland of the English setter, in England, hunting with the setter is a spectacular, pre-planned event that combines hunting, testing and a beautiful show. Meadows that will be used for hunting, they are prepared in advance from the spring, they select the appropriate height of the grass for hunting, the terrain and so on. For the hunt is observed as experts who evaluate the work of dogs, and the audience. In Russia, the setter was hunted by intelligent, noble people who understood how beautifully this breed works. At the same time they were proud of the cleverness of the dog on the search, the originality of the stand, the fidelity and range of flair and the number of killed game.
Many hunters forgot that hunting with a setter is not prey, but the beauty of work when trying to adapt the English setter to Russian hunting conditions. For hunting with a setter, you need to have several special thin overalls, hunt in prepared places and enjoy the way the English setter is hunting.
In conclusion, we add that the dog breed English Setter is a very balanced, friendly and cheerful dog, she is a good friend and companion.