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What Type Of Hunting Dog Is An English Setter?

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Thought to be a cross between spanish pointers and water spaniels , this bird dog preceded the gun dogs of today, mostly because they preceded guns. Initially, setters were bred to ‘set’. That is, when they honed in on their quarry, they would ‘set’ or lie down rather than point. Can you duck hunt with … Read more

Are English Setters Good Hunting Dogs?

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english setters are exceptional bird hunters and boisterous, amiable company. Like all setters, they are named for the distinctive crouching stance—known as ‘setting’—that they take on the hunt. What type of hunting dog is an English setter? Thought to be a cross between spanish pointers and water spaniels , this bird dog preceded the gun … Read more