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 ...

When grouse hunting’s urtext, New England Grouse Shooting, was published in 1942, author William Harnden Foster felt that only two breeds merited consideration: the pointer and the English setter.

Related: English Setter Another dog breed with spots? English Setters! These sleek hunting dogs have spots all over.

Setters: Dogs who sniff out birds and “set,” or lay flat to show their hunting partners where the prey is. Gundogs: Former setters who now hunt alongside guns.

On a recent rainy and windy Friday, George Hemmen's prized English Setter hunting dogs, Ginger and Basil, ran off.

The Irish Setter originated in Ireland during the 1700s. Hunters seeking an all-purpose hunting dog, it is believed developed the dog by crossing English Setters, Gordon Setters, as well as a variety ...

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 ...