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  Setter -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The ancestors of modern setters probably originated in (A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power) Spain in the 1500s and evolved from (Any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears) spaniels.
Most setter breeds have long, silky coats that require maintenance.
Setters have a tendency to be happy, playful dogs and are usually very friendly both to people and other dogs.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/se/setter.htm   (273 words)

  
 NZKC - Breed Standard - Gordon Setter - Gundogs
The Gordon Setter was originally developed in Scotland in the 1600's and was later made popular by Duke Alexander the 4th of Gordon in the late 1700's.
The Gordon Setter is not fast compared with other hunting dogs, but he has good stamina and can hunt in adverse weather on both land and water.
The Gordon Setter is distinguished both for its loyalty and obedience.
www.nzkc.org.nz /br332.html   (1043 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is an active, aristocratic bird dog, rich red in color, substantial yet elegant in build.
The Irish Setter is trimmed for the show ring to emphasize the lean head and clean neck.
An outgoing, stable temperament is the essence of the Irish Setter.
www.akc.org /breeds/irish_setter/index.cfm   (927 words)

  
 Home Page
In a section on netting a dog is described as “whereby it is supposed that this kind of dogge is called Setter, being in deed a name most consonant and agreeable to his quality.
In 1885 the first Irish Red Setter Club was formed in Dublin and a year later they drew up the first authoritative breed description complete with a scale of points for judging.
The Irish Setter Association was formed in London in 1908, which adopted the breed standard of the Club in Ireland.
www.iscv.org.au   (712 words)

  
 NZKC - Breed Standard - Irish Setter - Gundogs
The ancestry of the Red Setter hailing from Ireland is a mystery.
The Irish Setter was one of the most popular show dogs of the late 19th Century.
Irish Setters must be trained at an early age to prevent the development of bad habits.
www.nzkc.org.nz /br336.html   (739 words)

  
 The Comprehensive Irish Setter
The red setter from Ireland was originally a red and white dog, and it was only in the early 19th century that the solid red dog caught the eyes of the Irish breeders.
No Irish Setter is perfect and each dog will have either major or minor imperfections called "faults." Irish Setters with major faults should not be shown, nor bred, but can participate in other activities such as obedience, or agility.
The setter was taught to "set" and creep up on the birds, indicating by his movements the location of the birds.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Estates/7266/complete.html   (2350 words)

  
 Gordon Setters
Gordon Setter dogs are good-sized, well balanced, sturdily built, well muscled, with plenty of bone and substance, but active, upstanding and stylish, appearing capable of doing a full day's work in the field.
Gordon Setters have a short back, well sprung ribs, a short tail, and a heavy and finely chiseled head, with intelligent, noble, and dignified expression and with no signs of shyness.
The coat of purebred Gordon Setters is of clear coal-fl, mahogany-red, yellowish, or tan colors and straight or slightly wavered, but not curly.
www.gordon-setter-dogs.com   (353 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Irish setter, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
Irish setter, breed of large sporting dog developed in Ireland in the 18th cent.
The American variety is a solid chestnut red or mahogany color, while its Irish counterpart is often parti-colored : red and white.
Although originally bred as a field hunter and still used in that capacity today, the striking appearance of the Irish setter has led many breeders to strive for bench-competition excellence rather than field ability.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/Irishset.html   (222 words)

  
 The Llewellin Setter Page
Field setters are bred with hunting or field trialing in mind (they are not the same thing), Bench setters were bred for conformation and bench showing in mind.
That doesn't mean that bench setters can't hunt nor does it mean that field setters have bad conformation.
Setters and Hunting page for a good list of organization, discussion groups, etc....
www.sparksllewellinsetters.com   (4582 words)

  
 MrGSD.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Irish Red and White Setter is bred primarily for the...
The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed that moves effortlessly from the hunt field to the show ring.
The Irish Red and White Setter is considered to be the oldest and, therefore, the original setter.
www.mrgsd.com /irish_red_and_white_setter.html   (4062 words)

  
 Irish setter on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Jade and two of her red and white Irish setter puppies in the living room of Bob and Evan Devlin's Duluth, Minnesota, home.
Bob and Evan Devlin with some of their red and white Irish setter puppies.
Bob Devlin with one of his red and white Irish setter puppies.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/I/Irishset.asp   (518 words)

  
 Setter Ridge Kennels presents EnglishSetter.com | Champion Dual Gun Dog and Dual English Setter : Producer of 124 ...
Setter Ridge has been working with English Setters for more than 20 years.
We also tattoo all of our puppies to ensure that our dogs can always be identified in case of loss or for certification of hips, hearing, and any other health clearance.
Setter Ridge is the home of Hadji (Dual Ch Can Ch Set'r Ridge's Solid Gold CDX MH HDX CGC), who passed on in February 2000.
www.englishsetter.com   (293 words)

  
 Gordon Setter, Dog Breed Information CenterĀ®, Gordon Setters
The Gordon Setter differs from the English and Irish setters in that it has a more robust structure, a more massive head, and more fully developed lips, as well as by the color of it silky, wavy coat.
A Gordon Setter who has been introduced as a puppy to cats will get along well with them.
It is relatively inactive indoors (if a Gordon Setter gets enough outdoor activity it will be calm when it is indoors) and does best with at least a large, safely fenced yard where it can run free.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /gordonsetter.htm   (902 words)

  
 Aristotle -- Metaphysics [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
For example, I'll describe something to you: it is backstage now; it is red; it is three feet high; it is lying down and breathing.
To be an Irish setter is not to be a quality or quantity or time or action but to be a whole which comprises many ways of being in those categories, and much change and indeterminacy in them.
The principal result of Aristotle's inquiry into the logical categories of being is, I think, the claim that the thinghood of things in the world is never reducible in our speech to any combination of qualities, quantities, relations, actions, and so on: that ousia or thinghood must be a separate category.
www.iep.utm.edu /a/aris-met.htm   (8228 words)

  
 Irish Red and White Setter Club of G.B. official web site
The Irish Red and White Setter is an ancient breed from Ireland, the forerunner of the Irish Red Setter.
They are loyal, trainable (with patience) loveable clowns, and sometimes downright rebellious devils, but with firm and kind handling will become a much loved and admired take anywhere member of your family.
A training weekend for setters is planned by the Club's Working committee to be held on 19th and 20th November 2005 at Fowington Gundog Kennels, Edenmouth Farm, Kelso TD5 7QB
www.irishredandwhitesetterclub.com   (325 words)

  
 Irish Setter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Most believe it evolved from the spaniels crossed to the pointer, English and Gordon Setter, the Irish Water Spaniel and possibly the Bloodhound.
When buying an Irish Setter you should make sure of the purpose for the dog.
The Irish Setter was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1914.
www.ukcdogs.com /breeds/gundogs/irishsetter.std.shtml   (735 words)

  
 index.html
Because we realize that not all dogs are suited to the show ring, some of our puppies do go in to pet homes.
Our Irish setters are devoted and loving companions as well as competitive show dogs, hunting dogs and obedient pets.
We are dedicated to this breed and to promoting the overall health, longevity and standard of the breed.
www.touchstoneirishsetters.com   (188 words)

  
 Pella Irish Setters
Pella Irish Setters are simply the best Irish Setters available at any price.
We produce Irish Setters that excel in the Show Ring, the Obedience Ring and in hunting.
Pella Irish setters are free of inherited diseases, and have calm laid back loving temperaments making them ideal for family pets.
www.pellairishsetters.com   (76 words)

  
 Gordon Setter Club of Canada
In the summer of 1984, the Gordon Setter Club of Canada received Canadian kennel Club approval as the national representative of the Gordon Setter breed.
While it is the hope of all the members of our club that every Gordon Setter finds a happy life-long home, we recognize that reality may present a different outcome.
Our club has accepted a role in ensuring that Gordon Setters that end up in unfortunate circumstances are given the opportunity to enjoy a happy outcome.
www.sureshot.ca /Pages/breed/gscc/gscc.html   (910 words)

  
 Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Irish Setter Rescue is a volunteer group of ISCA members who diligently work to find new homes for displaced Irish Setters.
Rescue is all about making sure that we as Irish Setter fanciers do everything possible to take responsibility for the well being of all Irish Setters.
Irish Setter Rescue will neither accept nor place any dog who is temperamentally unsafe or who has shown aggression towards people in the past.
www.irishsetterclub.org /Contents/Rescue/rescue.html   (551 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Irish Red and White Setter Club of Scotland was established in April 1991.
From the show aspect we have participated in Matches, not only with the other Setter breeds but with Any Variety breeds and, for the past five years we have had our own sponsored classes at Dundee Canine Club Open Show.
On the working aspect the club organises a Spring Training Week-end for Pointers, Setters, and HPS breeds, supervised by experienced instructors, on a grouse moor in the Scottish borders.
homepages.tcp.co.uk /~jlb-eze/scottish.htm   (375 words)

  
 Missoulian: Setter Thompson at home in Montana, Grizzly record books
The pair paused for a split second, face-to-face in the middle of a secluded trail at the top of Lolo Pass.
On Friday and Saturday, Thompson will play the final home matches of her volleyball career, a career that ranks her as one of the school's best setters of all time.
Her coach, Nikki Best, a former setter at Nebraska, thinks differently.
www.missoulian.com /articles/2005/11/11/sports/sports01.txt   (786 words)

  
 Nodrog Gordon Setter Club of Michigan, Inc.
The Nodrog Gordon Setter Club of Michigan, Inc. is an organization dedicated to promoting the
We annually host 2 AKC field trials, 2-3 AKC hunt tests, an independent specialty show with obedience trial, and a number of educational and " fun events," including a yearly eye exam and heartworm clinic, a junior handling seminar, and some kind of "fun day" each summer.
We are especially proud of our gordon setter rescue program.
www.nodrog.org   (350 words)

  
 Irish Setter Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This portrait of an exceptionally fine looking "Red Irishman" has been specially painted for this work by F.T. Dawes, the well-known artist.
As a breed, the Irish Setter is older than any other Setter variety; its lineage can be traced back to the fifteenth century.
The Irish Setter is a thorough gentleman, a great sportsman, and, as a loyal companion, has few equals.
www.hoflin.com /B/IrishSetter.html   (110 words)

  
 Karimar Kennels
Through the careful and selective breeding by responsible breeders, Labrador Retrievers and Gordon Setters both have made great strides in improving their hips.
Labradors have improved by 20 to 30% and Gordon's have improved by 30 to 40%.
Genetics are what make the dog, and although there are no absolutes, we guarantee to you that we have done all we could to live up to our belief.
www.karimarkennels.com   (470 words)

  
 Welcome to the Gordon Setter Club of America
The annual GSCA Calendar, featuring beautiful Gordon Setter drawings by talented artists, is a beautiful way to keep track of all the special events in your life!
KATRINA HURRICANE ASSISTANCE: If you have a Gordon Setter or know of a Gordon Setter that needs assistance due to the devastation in the Gulf States, please contact GSCA Rescue Chair, Wendy Abelman at (781) 784-8806 or GSCARescue@hotmail.com for assistance.
KATRINA DONATIONS FOR DISPLACED PETS: To help assist the plight of the homeless and displaced pets in the Gulf Area, the Gordon Setter Club of America will donate $1,000 from its General Fund to Louisiana State University Veterinary School which is attempting to care for as many homeless pets as they are able.
www.gsca.org   (775 words)

  
 Gordon Setter Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
User-friendly index to Gordon Setter items at Hoflin and on the Net.
Rishworth, showing a dog, possibly a Gordon Setter of his day, holding a grouse.
In those days Setters were often used for retrieving.
www.hoflin.com /B/GordonSetter.html   (77 words)

  
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The Officers and Committee of the Irish Setter Club of Wales would like to welcome you to the club's website if you are a member of the club, a fellow exhibitor, an owner of an Irish Setter or just have an interest in our wonderful breed.
Information presented on the Irish Setter Club of Wales website is intended for those interested in Irish Setters.
However, the Irish Setter Club of Wales and its committee cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.
www.irishsetterclubofwales.co.uk   (337 words)

  
 Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This is the national breed club for the English Setter in the United Kingdom.
It was founded in 1951 and has more than 1,000 members worldwide.
These pages will provide information on all aspects of owning an English Setter as well as the activities of the ESA.
www.englishsetterassociation.co.uk   (372 words)

  
 English setter --Ā  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
"English setter." Britannica Student Encyclopedia from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
More results on "English setter" when you join.
Setters are derived from a medieval hunting dog, the setting spaniel, that was trained to find birds and then to set (i.e., crouch or lie down) so that a net could be thrown over the birds and the dog.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9311159   (724 words)

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