| Welcome to www.llewellinsetters.com. A global network directory of LLewellin setters. LLewellin setters can be traced back to the first English setters brought over from England by Percival LLewellin. Most field English setters ancestry can also be traced back to these first dogs brought over by Percival. The english setters history can be traced back 400 years to England, where bird hunting was an established sport. The English Setter used to "set" when on point. It would drop or set when it came in contact with birds. The modern setter stands up on point. The English setter often points with a high tail and front foot lifted and it's head pointed towards the game it scents. The english setters are used primarily for hunting upland birds. The coat is medium to long, The colors are white, with black, tan, chestnut, or orange spots and ticking. They have kind personalities. Other breeds of dogs may also be found on this website. Scroll down to view.
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