Group sections 7: Pointing Dogs
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The Setter It is a type of hunting dog used mainly for hunting quail, pheasants and capercaillies.
In the United Kingdom, the four breeds of Setter, together with the Pointer, usually form a subgroup within the group of hunting dogs, since they share a common function. However, each of the races of Setter has subtle differences in head, bones and substance.
The American and Canadian Kennel Clubs classify these breeds within the sporting group. The Setters of show lines are usually considered heavier and larger than those of “work”.
The Setter they tend to be cheerful and playful dogs and are usually very kind to both people and other dogs. They have a high amount of energy and require daily exercise.
Standard – classification FCI
Group 7: Pointing Dogs
— Section 2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters.
—- 2.2 Setter
The Pointing Dogs are divided into 2 sections, based on geographic criteria.
In this box we will focus on the Setter included in the Section 2 (British and Irish Pointers and Setters).
1 English Setter
FCI 2 - Setter
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FCI 2 - Setter
The origins of the English Setter are
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2 Gordon Setter FCI 6 - Setter
FCI 6 - Setter
Scottish native, the Gordon Setter was
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3 Irish Red and White Setter FCI 330 . Setter
FCI 330 . Setter
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4 Irish Red Setter FCI 120 . Setter
FCI 120 . Setter
The origin of dogs Setter dates back to at least the second half of
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