links and archives

English Setter Breed Clubs in the UK

English Setter Association
English Setter Association of Wales
Northern English Setter Association
Southern English Setter Association

English Setter Society of Scotland
Secretary Mrs V Lyons

All of the above run shows and other events for the breed enthusiast.

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English Setter Club (for working English Setters only). Runs two Field Trials annually.

Other canine organisations

English Setter Rescue Association
Rehomes a number of dogs each year, to carefully vetted homes only.

Kennel Club. The organisation that administers showing, field trials and most other canine events in the UK.

Canine health

British Veterinary Association. Professional organisation for vets - together with the Kennel Club administers the Hip Dysplasia scoring scheme.

Deaf Dogs Help - very rarely, English Setters (together with other mainly white breeds) can suffer from deafness. Barry Eaton's site gives practical advice on useful strategies which are more fully explained in his book 'Hear hear'

Mate Select, the KC's online tool for assessing inbreeding coefficient.

Pet Blood Bank UK. Could your setter save a life? Modern vets can work wonders - but only if they have the resources they need. Most healthy dogs weighing over 25kg can be recruited as donors. The dog gets a biscuit afterwards, but the owner gets the cup of tea!

Kennel Club / BVA Summary results of the purebred dog health survey for English Setters.
Based on data collected several years ago - the most comprehensive UK study so far

Seasonal Canine Illness - the Animal Health Trust urgently needs information from owners whose dogs have been affected - can you help?

World pedigrees.com Fascinating site maintained by Mike Herwin, ideal for tracing bloodlines

Dog days out

AA The AA has a route planning service - tap in postcode or destination name to get an approximate journey time and the recommended route.

BBC Travel news Are there major road works or delays on your route? Click to see details for the areas you are travelling through. Updated regularly throughout the day.

Show results - current and historical

Fosse Data

Canine Info Directory

Higham Press

Crufts catalogues - from 1891 onwards, from the Kennel Club website

English Setters worldwide

2008 English Setter classes at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the USA's most prestigious show. (Video preceded by brief advertising, 12 minutes playing time).

Show results - archives

Championship and Breed Open Show Results 2006

Championship and Breed Open Show Results 2007

MESS Ch Show results 2007

MESS Open Show photo's May 2007

MESS Ch show Feb 2009 - photos

MESS Ch show Feb 2010 - photos

MESS Open show May 2010 - photos

MESS Open Show May 2010

MESS Open Show Nov 2010 - photos

Working Setters and Field Trials

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