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Adopting a English Setter

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an English Setter - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an English Setter at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting an English Setter is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying English Setters from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $4,000.

The easiest way to adopt an English Setter would be through a rescue that specializes in English Setters. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available English Setters in your area.

English Setter fun facts

Fun Facts:

English Setters are born white and as they mature, their coat acquires their spots, known as "belton flecking."

English Setters are referred to as "Laverack Setters" because in the 1800s, British breeder Edward Laverack helped create the modern breed we know today.

Setters are so-called because in Great Britain, hunting dogs were bred to sit quietly when they smelled game (as opposed to "pointers" that were popular elsewhere in Europe) and wait for their hunter/masters to arrive, thus they became known as "setters."

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English Setter Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about English Setter types to temperament and health issues to popular English Setter mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.