English Setters were developed in England in the 1800s, initially bred as hunting dogs to locate game, whereupon they would “set” – crouch low and freeze. These friendly dogs can come in a range of ...

Irish Setters, originally bred as a gun dog, are known for their active and outgoing personality, and getting along well with adults, children and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Irish setters Tessa and Fiona. Courtesy of Midcoast Humane The dogs were found severely underweight, matted, dirty and reeked from laying in their own waste.

English Setters make great family dogs, getting on well with people and other dogs. However, their energetic nature means they can be boisterous in play, so they are perhaps better suited to those ...