Setter

The setter is a historic breed of dog that has emerged from the French Epagneul and the pointer. Setter among the English pointing dogs. There are various setter breeds:

• English Setter
• Gordon Setter
• Irish Red Setter
• Irish Red and White Setter

Setter -type dogs have long been for hunting use. The Irish, the English and Gordon Setters are similar in size and shape but have different coat colors.

History

The red Irish Setter is descended from various Spaniel, setter and pointer varieties and was originally a red - white dog with relatively short legs. In the 19th century originated by selection, the Red Setter. His ancestor, the red-white Irish Setter disappeared in the 19th century and was almost entirely built up to mid-twentieth century under introgression of selected red Irish Setter who wore the blood red - white Irish Setter in again. At about the same time, the English Setter was bred primarily by Sir Edward Laverack, which is why this breed is also called " Laverack Setter". The Gordon Setter was bred by the Dukes of Gordon on whose Scottish estate. He owes his black-and- tan - colored coloring a Collie ancestors.

Character

Setters are generally affectionate and spirited. They are not always easy to train them and should be conducted with a firm hand and get lots of exercise.