Grooming and care for a English Setter: brush, bath, health
English Setter : The feathered coat picks up twigs, seeds and mud: brushing two to three times a week with a slicker brush and metal comb is essential, plus a check after every outing in brush. The drop ears need weekly cleaning with an ear solution, as they predispose to ear infections.
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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.
Coat care, brush by brush
Plan, for a English Setter, on a slicker brush and a metal comb, two to three sessions a week; note that its shedding stays moderate, with two seasonal peaks in spring and autumn. Start early and reward: a few positive minutes per session build an adult that accepts grooming without drama.
Baths, claws, ears, teeth
Plan a bath roughly quarterly, exceptional messes aside, with a specifically canine shampoo: a dog’s skin pH is not yours. Check claws monthly — natural wear often does the job on such an active dog, inspect ears at the same time, and brush teeth two or three times a week.
Health watch-points for the English Setter
In the English Setter, the documented watch-points are: hip dysplasia and congenital deafness. Nothing inevitable, but they steer prevention — and at the first unusual sign, the vet decides, not the shop aisle. Life expectancy sits around 11 to 13 years.
Frequently asked questions
Which brush for a English Setter?
For its coat, plan on a slicker brush and a metal comb, two to three sessions a week.
How often should a English Setter be bathed?
Two to three months between baths is a good rhythm, muddy accidents aside; the shampoo, always, is a dog product.
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