Title |
Author & Publisher |
Description |
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The English Setter Association
(1999) |
This new book has been published by the ESA to celebrate the Millennium. It contains chapters on the History or the breed and the ESA as well as the Rescue, Health, Genetics, Working Setters, Breeding & Rearing, Preparation for Show, the KC Standard, Prominent Kennels, and much more. |
English Setters Ancient and Modern |
Margaret Barnes
Muffin Books (1982)
ISBN: 0-9507887-0-8 |
This is probably the definitive book on the history of English Setters in the UK. It follows the origins of the breed from the 14th century through the developments made by Edward Laverack and Richard Purcell Llewellin in the 19th century, culminating in the achievements of some of the more recent breeders. It includes details of the breeding of a host of champions and features numerous photographs and illustrations |
The English Setter |
Valerie Foss
Foyle (1976)
ISBN: 0-7071-0579-X |
A small handbook covering many aspects of the English Setter. It includes chapters on Origins of the Breed, The Standard, Choosing a Puppy, Adult Feeding, Kennels, Training and Showing, The Field Qualifier, Trimming, Grooming & Show Preparation, Mating and Caring for the Bitch and Puppies, Shows, and details of some well-known Kennels |
The English Setter |
Lesley Allan-Scott
K & R Books (1975)
ISBN: 0-903264-05-6 |
Another small handbook covering similar areas to the one mentioned above. Additional features cover Feeding, Ailments, Judging, Notable Winners and important Pedigrees |
The English Setter |
Lesley Allan-Scott
Popular Dogs (1989)
ISBN: 0-09-173892-X |
Updated version of the above by the same author. All areas are completely revised and the new book contains additional material relating to Character & Conformation, Establishing a Breeding Line, Gun Training and Field Trials, and the English Setter Overseas |
The Setter |
Edward Laverack
Longmans (1872)
[Reprint by C.W.Sorenson (1976)] |
This 19th Century book was the first of it's kind and was the basis for the modern Standard of the English Setter |
A Survey of Early Setters |
Gilbert Leighton-Boyce |
Largely a textual publication with a few prints and plates, this is useful from a historical perspective as it traces the history of the various strains of Setter through to the 20th century |
| The English Setter Handbook |
Clifford Hubbard
Nicholson & Watson (1958) |
Probably one of the earliest handbooks on the English Setter in the UK, this publication contains chapters on the Origin and History of the breed, Early Show Dogs, Contemporary Dogs, The Standard, Breeding, Feeding, Management and Exhibiting |
English Setters - Champions & Show Champions 1987-2000 |
Kate Thompson (2000) |
This volume contains the pedigrees of the 145 Show Champions and one Champion made up from 1987 to 2000. There are also 143 photographs along with details of CC's, stud book numbers etc. The book is priced at £10.00 and is available directly from Kate Thompson (Caspellwynd) |
English Setters - Champions & Show Champions 1947-1987 |
Kaye Bliss (1988) |
This is a complete pictorial record of every Champion and Show Champion which gained its title in the UK in the 40 years covered by the book. With a few exceptions, there is a photograph of each dog and a 4-generation pedigree |
The New Complete English Setter |
Davis Tuck
(USA)
Howell (1972)
ISBN: 0-87605-115-8 |
This book gives extensive coverage of the English Setter as it exists in the U.S.A. Following the obligatory description of the Origin and History of the Breed, there are chapters on Disposition, Description according to the AKC Standard, Care and Management, Buying a Puppy, Training for Shows, Trimming & Grooming (according to the methods used in the U.S.A.), and Training for the Field. It then proceeds to cover great winners from the 1930s to the 1960s and illustrates each with a photograph, details of the breeding, and lists of winning progeny |
How to Raise and Train an English Setter |
Susan S.Maire
(USA)
T.F.H. (1964) |
This is a small paperback handbook covering the English Setter in the U.S.A. Sections include History & Description, Environment Suitable for the Breed, Grooming, The New Puppy, Training, Breeding, Care of the Mother and Family, Health, and Showing |
English Setters |
Beverley Pisano
(USA)
T.F.H. (1980)
ISBN: 0-87666-716-7 |
Another small handbook, similar to the one described above |
