English Setters Did You Know?

• English Setters were trained bird dogs in England more than 400 years ago.
• The first show for English Setters was held at Newcastle-On-Tyne on January 28, 1859.
• The English Setter has retained its popularity since its introduction into the US due to its usefulness and beauty.
• The English Setter is believed to be a result of crosses of the Spanish Pointer, large Water Spaniel, and Spring Spaniel.
• Major credit for the development of the modern setter should go to Edward Laverack, who about 1825 obtained "Ponto" and "Old Moll", products of a 35-year-old English setter line.
• Contrary to popular belief, the three setters – English, Gordon, and Irish – are not merely representatives of different colors or varieties within one "setter" heading but are in fact three separate breeds.