ENGLISH SETTER — Of English origin, this setter was a trained 
bird dog as long as four hundred years ago. It is believed that among 
his ancestors were the Spanish Pointer, the large Water Spaniel, and the 
Springer Spaniel. The modem type of English Setter dates from about 
1825 and has become very popular in this country due to his useful' 
ness and to his aristocratic appearance. He is a fine hunter, has a W 
able disposition and is a beautiful, active, outdoor dog. This setter is 
from 22 to 25 inches tall and weighs from 50 to 70 pounds. Some of the 
colors are black, white and tan; black and white; lemon and white; 
liver and white, and all white. Dogs without heavy patches of color 
on the body, but flecked all over, are preferred. The coat should be 
flat and of good length, without curl, and the feather on the legs should 
be moderately thin and regular. 
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