THE ENGLISH SETTEE 



THE Setter is of great antiquity, and in early days was used 

 for hawking and netting. It is a moot point whether he 

 has his origin in the Spaniel or whether he existed in this 4 

 country before the latter breed was imported. He is a 

 very beautiful dog, his good looks being enhanced by a most 

 intelligent expression. Whether for use in the field or 

 simply as a companion he is a desirable possession. The 

 leading strains of English Setters are known as the Laverack 

 and the Llewellin. The black and tan, or Gordon Setter, 

 hails from across the Border. 



HIS WORK 



The work of the Setter is identical with that of the 

 Pointer. Where authorities differ so much I will not 

 venture to hazard an opinion as to which is the better in 

 the field. Possibly the Setter is less liable to become foot- 

 sore, owing to the protection afforded by the hair between 

 his toes. 



HIS POINTS 



Head moderately narrow, with a distinct occiput ; fair 

 width between the eyes, with forehead overhanging slightly ; 

 good length of foreface, with wide nostrils ; jaws level ; 

 eye dark brown and full of intelligence ; ears of fine 

 quality, set low ; body long and low ; long neck, joined to 

 a sloping shoulder ; chest deep and thighs long ; coat 

 soft and silky, free from curl. The range of markings is 

 great, the ticked or flecked being much admired. 



