This dog was purebred English Setter, bred in another country. He is much larger than any American English Setter. This dog lived to the ripe old age of 19 years, and no kidding, he was healthy right up to the end. He could run, and was sharp as a tack, until the day before he died. We was also the abolute smartest dog, I have ever met. Even Smarter than my Dobe.. However, he didn't have the character my Dobe has. Better trained though...