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15 Interesting Facts About English Setters

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#10 These were particularly famous in Germany, because not only the aristocratic social class hunted there, but also the rest of the population.

#11 Therefore, there was a great need for pointing dogs for small game hunting – from 1880 to 1890, 500 “English Setters” were registered in the German Dog Stud Book.

However, this marriage of the English Setter in Germany was short-lived.

#12 At the beginning of the 20th century, Germany’s striving for political power to become a world power and rising nationalism pushed out all non-German dog breeds.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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