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Sportinglarge🌍 Englandbird dog; setter and pointer
English Setter
Gentle, friendly, biddable, lively
Popularity
774
Gentle gun dog bred for the bird fields; sociable and graceful with ample stamina.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
long, silky, flat or slightly wavy, feathered
Colors
belton patterns (blue, orange, tricolor, lemon)
Male height
25–27 in
Female height
23–25 in
Male weight
65–80 lb
Female weight
45–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
