When searching for a forever pet, "adaptable," "happy" and "friendly" may top your list of dream dog traits. If that's the case, you'll be happy to know that the four type of Setter dog breeds—English ...

One of Britain's oldest breeds of dog is at risk of extinction as new owners look to emulate celebrities and opt for more exotic breeds. Only 234 English Setter puppies were registered last year - a ...

Blimey, England has a rich history of dogs! More often than not, English dog breeds were given one of two jobs: hunting or fighting. As hunters, dogs in England chased down foxes, tracked birds and ...

My first bird dog came with the name Jax. He was a rescue dog, and I readily accepted the shelter's advice to give him a new name. Jax was not even a valid Scrabble word, and a name without a meaning ...

One of Britain's oldest breeds of dog is facing extinction as owners follow the celebrity “handbag dog” trend opting for the more exotic Chihuahua. Only 234 English Setter puppies were registered last ...

The Irish Setter originated in Ireland during the 1700s. Hunters seeking an all-purpose hunting dog, it is believed, ...

The snow above timberline changed from the type of powder preferred by skiers and English setters to a thin crust we broke through with each step. It meant more work for us but, worse, it was cutting ...

Window on the world: two English setters, a mother and daughter, peer out through a wall Credit: Photo: ALAMY SIR – You report that the English setter is in danger of dying out (January 25). It will ...