The Setter

"The Setter" a rare, out-of-print volume, is reprinted in its entirety with the original two color pictures. A unique historical perspective on the English Setter, it details the origins of the breed and bloodlines. Laverack describes the setters of his day by castle and lord ownership. Field trials, shows and kennel management are discussed. English, Irish and Gordon Setters and the English Pointer are compared. Three new training articles by setter breeders have been added with a photo gallery of modern English, Irish and Gordon Setters and English Pointer, a short fiction piece, and resource directory. Full color cover.

Edward Laverack, sportman of the 1800's, died in 1877 leaving us the history of the English Setter. Lynn Hamilton, breed enthusiast and owner of three English Setters, reprinted this book as a tribute to the family setter, Zebediah, who passed away in 1996.