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Llewellin Setter Champions
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Pronunciation:
loo-el-in set-er
Breed Description:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that is believed to be related to the English Setter. Because of this, they are similar in appearance to an English Setter with an athletic build and a gracefulness about them. The breed is known for their square shaped head with a broad muzzle and the long pendulous ears. The top line should be level and the long tail is usually carried high. The Llewellin Setter should be slightly longer than they are tall.
The coat of the Llewellin Setter should be medium in length and there should be a short, soft undercoat under the medium length topcoat. The topcoat should have a silky texture and there should be impressive feathering on the chest, ears, tail, and backs of the legs. They can be found in several colors including tri-colored, chestnut, and quad-colors although the most common and preferred color is the Blue Belton, which is a white coat with black ticking.
Temperament:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog is an intelligent that is known for being affectionate and gentle. They are usually excellent with children and tend to be very patient with the antics of very small children. They tend to bond strongly with their family and may suffer from separation anxiety if they are left alone for too long. This breed is usually eager to please and they will learn quickly, especially if trained with positive reinforcement. The breed will get along well with other pets but they do better with smaller dogs since the Llewellin Setter can become shy with larger, more aggressive dogs.
Height:
The average height of a Llewellin Setter is between 22 to 24 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Llewellin Setter is between 35 to 60 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed and has no known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog is an active breed and is not recommended for apartments. The ideal setting for the breed is a home with a large fenced yard or some acreage for the dog to run in.
Exercise:
The Llewellin Setter is a medium sized dog but that doesn't mean that they have moderate exercise needs so expect to give your Llewellin Setter about 60 minutes of exercise each day and make sure that you offer them a large amount of intellectual stimulation as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog does require a fair amount of grooming and you should expect to brush them two or three times a week. During heavy shedding periods, expect to groom this dog every day and also be prepared for a large amount of hair in your home. The Llewellin Setter should be bathed only when it is necessary and the hair around the feet and under the ears should be trimmed on a regular basis to prevent matting and infections from occurring.
Origin:
The Llewellin Setter breed of dog is not recognized by many breed clubs but it is considered to be a fairly old breed that can trace its origins back to the 1500's. The breed is believed to be descended from the Setter breeds popular in England and it is believed that the breed was developed there alongside them. The Llewellin Setter was originally used for hunting and can still be found today working as a versatile hunting breed that thrives when they have a job to do. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
