I am a 8yr old Tri-colored English Setter. I weigh in at 36lbs. I am mainly black and white, but I do have a few brown spots. I am so friendly. I'm a cuddler and love to have my belly rubbed. I sometimes think that I am a lap dog. I go for walks almost every night. I have such a routine. I'm a clock watcher and I know when it's time for my bone. My mommy says that I am an English Setter gone bad. Life wasn't always this good for me. At the age of 1yr...I was hit by a car. I shattered my front leg in several pieces in the accident. Major surgery was required. The possiblity of amputation was discussed. I was kenneled at the vets office for almost 5 months. Due to medical costs and my owner getting another dog, they decided it was time to put me to sleep. My mommy's sister worked at the vet's office. She asked my mommy and daddy if they would foster me for a little while. Well that little while has got me where I am today. My mommy and daddy love me very much. "I am an English Setter gone spoiled rotten." The funniest thing about me...I'm afraid of flies.Temperament
This breed's standard temperament is best described as a "Gentleman by Nature." However, it can also be strong-willed and mischievous. English Setters are energetic, people-oriented dogs, that are well suited to families who can give them attention and activity, or to working with a hunter, where they have a job to do. They are active dogs outside that need plenty of exercise in a good sized fenced-in yard. Inside they tend to be lower energy and love to be couch potatoes and lap dogs that love to cuddle. Many are good around children.English Setters are very intelligent and can be trained to perform about any task another breed can do, with the exception of herding. However, they are not always easy to train, as their natural bird instinct tends to distract them in outdoor environments. Their temperament is considered a soft one. Therefore they are very sensitive to criticism, and could be unwilling to repeat a behaviour out of fear to disappoint the trainer. Positive reinforcement training methods therefore work best for English Setters.
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