ErikD,

The English setters are catching on again here in the US. They were very popular at the turn of the 20th century, but gave way to the German breeds.

I have the most wonderful dog I have ever had the privilege to hunt behind...Ms. Scarlet, a beautiful and bird wise Llewellin Setter. I am now in my late 50s and grew up with German breeds...my dad brought the first Wire Haired Pointing Griffons West of the Mississippi and they were great gun dogs, real tough dogs without any quit in them. About 15 years ago he and I got our first English setters and it has been a love affair ever since.