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English Setters are kind, gentle dogs who love people, especially children. They are smart, good-natured hunting dogs who want nothing more than to track down some birds and then hang out with their family at home. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-80 pounds and stand 23-27 inches tall.

English Setters are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. English Setters are especially fond of hunting birds, but they can fit in just fine with non-hunting families who take their dogs out for daily exercise. An English Setter that is raised with other pets usually does just fine with them, so you won’t have to get rid of any cats you already share your home with. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

English Setters need at least 30 minutes of exercise every day and more if possible. They have an amazing sense of smell, which they will use to track down birds any time you give them the chance. When going for a walk or a bike ride, your English Setter would be more than happy to trot faithfully along your side. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The English Setter’s coat is long and requires brushing a few times per week whenever it’s starting to look tangled. They have feathering on their ears, chest, belly, legs, and tail, which should be kept trimmed unless you plan on showing your dog professionally. Shedding will be moderate and can be kept to a minimum with regular brushing. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

English Setters are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. They do best when they live inside the house with their owners because they crave human companionship as much as we crave theirs. An English Setter that is raised with other pets usually does just fine with them, so you won’t have to get rid of any cats you already share your home with. They are fairly easy to train.