English Setter Popularity

The English Setter owes much of its continued popularity to its excellent temperament and friendly nature. Although originally bred as a working dog, it has been developed over centuries to work 'with man', so it has become a people dog in the truest sense and is never happier than when it is with its owners. An excellent family pet or companion dog because of its friendly disposition, the English Setter is excellent with children and continues to grow in popularity.

English Setter Puppies For Sale

There are many quality English Setter breeders who have puppy English Setters for sale. Do your research. Check out the various English Setter breeders that you find online. Check to see if they also offer a health guarantee. Check that they are registered Kennel Club breeders. There are thousands of English Setter puppies for sale all looking for good homes, just make sure you choose the right one for you. Decide why you want an English Setter puppy. Is it to show, to work, or is it simply a family pet or companion dog? It will make a difference as to the breeder ...

What Are English Setters Like?

English Setters are athletic, energetic and companionable dogs, bred to work but at the same time with an excellent temperament that makes them ideal as companion or family dogs. However, English Setters do require a fair degree of dedication from their owners. Their long coats dictate that they ideally need a daily brushing. Their working heritage also demands a considerable amount of exercise. They also need a lot of training and early socialization is terribly important with this breed. If you would like to read more about owning an English Setter, please read some of these excellent, highly recommended books: * English Setter by: Juliette Cunliffe * ...

So You Want An English Setter Puppy?

Before you purchase your English Setter puppy, consider why you want an English Setter in the first place. It will greatly determine what sort of puppy and what sort of English Setter breeder you are looking for. Simply searching for English Setter puppy breeders will not necessarily guarantee you your desired result. Naturally you will want a pedigree English Setter puppy. Buying a pedigree English Setter from a registered breeder is the best way of being certain that you are going to get what you pay for. Unlike simply buying an English Setter - or any other breed of dog if ...

English Setter Health

You'd be surprised at the number of English Setter health issues you could actually diagnose and treat yourself, at a fraction of the cost of taking your English Setter to the vet. Written by vet John Bleby, The Dog's Health from A-Z: A Canine Veterinary Dictionary, describes how many canine illnesses can be self-diagnosed and treated, or avoided altogether, with a little knowledge and understanding. While this book cannot take the place of your vet, it certainly demonstrates that there is much that you can do to prevent many problems happening in the first place. We are more than happy to recommend this excellent book which ...