🧰Accessories for a English Setter: harness, bowls and essentials

English Setter : A well-padded Y-shaped harness avoids breaking the chest feathering, and a microfibre towel plus an absorbent boot mat quickly become essential. For outings in game-rich areas, a bell or a GPS collar (100 to 250 € plus a possible subscription) brings real peace of mind.

In short: Large dog of 61 to 68 cm and 25 to 30 kg, silky feathered medium-length coat, very high energy. A gentle, affectionate pointing dog at home, obsessed with scent trails outdoors. Its silky feathering snags twigs and mud on every outing: serious brushing and a padded harness that spares the coat.

Harness and lead sized for the English Setter

For its 25 to 30 kg, pick a Y-fit harness in size L to XL, two-point adjustable and ideally tried on: a good fit lets two fingers slide everywhere without slack. Add a 10-metre long line for outings: freedom without escape risk — it transforms walks for such an active dog.

Bowls and daily kit

A stable stainless bowl sized to its ration (270-420 g/day), slow-feed if meals last under a minute. Complete the set with an always-full water point, a mat under the bowls and an airtight bin for the kibble.

The extras that genuinely matter for this breed

a collar GPS if your garden is not fenced — the roaming instinct is real; a boot ramp to spare its joints — each under €40. The detailed picks are on the full English Setter profile.

Frequently asked questions

What harness size for a English Setter?

Size L to XL for an adult of 25 to 30 kg, in an adjustable Y-cut — measure the girth behind the elbows to decide between two sizes.

What starter budget for a English Setter?

Expect €200 to 350 for the full kit (bed, harness and lead, bowls, crate, toys, brush), food excluded.

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