English Setter

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Adult English Setters are recommended to be fed two meals a day.

Puppies should be fed 3-4 meals a day which can be cut down in frequency to once or twice a day by the time they are a year old.

Setters traditionally can hunt over large distances in a systematic, methodical manner, silently seeking their prey by scent.

They have retained their amazing sense of smell and the breed is known to love ""counter-surfing"" and may not resist the scent of tasty food accidently left within reach on the kitchen counter. Use positive training to discourage this behaviour, as some have even be known to make their way into the dishwasher following the scent of food left on a plate.

English Setters shed moderately but are fairly easy to groom. A weekly brush over will help to keep their long, silky coat in good condition.

Brushing them regularly will help minimize shedding and lessen the amount of loose hair from floating onto the floors, furniture and clothing.

English Setters can be groomed using a soft bristle brush at least once a week to maintain their long, silky coats. Use a long-toothed metal dog comb softly around the places where tangles are forming.

Tangles and mats can lead to skin issues if left unattended. Regular trimming around the face, feet, and other areas can keep your English Setter looking sleek.

Their nails should be trimmed at least once a month if not worn down naturally. They should be bathed every four to six weeks or as required to keep them clean and happy.

English Setters require daily exercise to keep them happy and healthy. A frequent intense run or play session in a wide, tightly fenced area will be ideal.

For owners who don't have access to such an environment, they can ride a bicycle with their English Setter on a leash alongside them, jog with them, or go for long walks or hikes with them instead.

High-impact exercise is not recommended for young puppies because their bones and joints do not achieve mature strength until they're two years old. With regular exercise, your English Setter can be peaceful companions at home, despite being active athletes outside.

English Setters are generally healthy dogs. Breeders should test for health issues such as elbow and Hip Dysplasia, as well as deafness.

The breed can be affected by bloat, a life-threatening stomach condition, and owners should be mindful of the symptoms and learn what to do if it happens.

Owners will also need to keep an eye on their ears and check them regularly as they are susceptible to congenital deafness and different kinds of skin infections and diseases.

As with other breeds, visits to your vet every six to twelve months are ideal to keep your dog's health in check throughout its life stages.

Today, English Setters are still used as hunting dogs but also kept as family pets. This super-attached dog adores their human family and even other dogs. The merry English Setter is known as the gentleman of the dog world but is game and boisterous at play.

They're not best suited to apartment living as they have a lot of energy they need to burn off. They'll also need training and will do well in a household with a yard and plenty of room to run around.

A gentle but at times strong-willed, mischievous gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism, they're ideal for families with kids older than six years old and they should be socialised from as early as possible.

English Setters are faithful friends who are sensible, good-natured, and loyal. Since they are very emotional and take reprimands very seriously, it is advisable to teach them positive reinforcement rather than retribution.

Their acute sense of smell and prey drive will cause them to act on intuition, which can get them into trouble, so it's essential to start training early and practice it consistently.

Since puppies are naturally curious about everything, keep valuable or dangerous things out of their reach.

An English Setter is a great partner and makes a fine companion in the home when given the care, preparation, and exercise he needs.

English Setters get along so well with other dogs and livestock, mainly if they were raised in the same household.

This doesn't apply to birds and you may need to keep the two apart at all times to prevent your Setter from pulling your parakeet's tail or your parrot from biting your Setter's delicate nose.