The setter is a type of gundog used most often for hunting game such as quail, pheasant, and grouse. In the UK, the four setter breeds, together with the pointers, usually form a subgroup within the gundog group as they share a common function./Irishsetterportrait-e2751b608d62422294a33ff4a6f1a84d.jpg)
Setter breeds are known for their hunting skills and sociable nature. There are four main setter breeds: Irish Setter, Gordon Setter, English Setter, and Irish Red and White Setter, each with distinct physical characteristics and temperaments.
There are 4 breeds of setter, that, along with the pointer, are included under the gun dog group in the United Kingdom. The setter breeds differ from each other in terms of size, bone structure, and head shape.
From the best available information, it appears that the English Setter was a trained bird dog in England more than 400 years ago and there are works of art created in the early 15th century showing dogs that are discernible as being of a "setter type".