English Boxetter

The English Setter is a medium-sized sporting dog that combines elegance with substantial athleticism, displaying a graceful yet sturdy build suited for long days in the field. Males typically stand 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 65 and 80 pounds, while females measure 23 to 25 inches and weigh 45 to 75 pounds. The body is well-proportioned and balanced, with a level topline and deep chest that provides ample lung capacity for endurance work. The overall impression is one of substance and symmetry without any coarseness, embodying the ideal combination of strength and elegance that defines the breed. The most distinctive feature of the English Setter is its beautiful coat, which is long, silky, and lies flat against the body with extensive feathering on the ears, chest, abdomen, underside of thighs, backs of legs, and tail. The unique coat coloring, known as "belton," consists of white interspersed with colored flecking or ticking that can appear in several variations including blue belton (white with black flecking), orange belton, lemon belton, liver belton, or tricolor combinations. This distinctive speckling pattern develops as puppies mature and becomes more defined with age, creating the beautiful mottled appearance characteristic of the breed. The head is long and lean with a well-defined stop and a muzzle of good depth that is equal in length to the skull when measured from the stop to the occiput. The large, dark brown eyes are nearly round with a soft, gentle expression that reflects the breed's kind temperament. The ears are set low and well back, lying close to the head with the leather reaching nearly to the nose when drawn forward. They are covered with long, silky hair that adds to the elegant appearance. The neck is long and graceful, merging smoothly into well-laid-back shoulders that contribute to the breed's flowing movement and effortless gait.

The Boxer is a medium-sized, square-built dog that displays a powerful, athletic appearance while maintaining elegance and balance throughout its structure. Males typically stand 23 to 25 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 60 and 70 pounds, while females measure 21.5 to 23.5 inches and weigh 55 to 65 pounds. The body is compact and muscular with a deep chest, well-sprung ribs, and strong, straight front legs that give the breed its characteristic proud, upstanding posture. The topline is firm and slightly slopes from the withers to the hindquarters, and the tail is set high and typically docked in countries where this practice is permitted. The head is the Boxer's most distinctive feature, with a blunt, broad muzzle that creates the unique facial profile the breed is known for. The skull is slightly arched with a definite stop that creates a distinct indentation between the forehead and muzzle. The jaw is undershot, meaning the lower jaw extends beyond the upper jaw, with the lower teeth invisible when the mouth is closed. The muzzle length should be approximately one-third the length of the head, and the nose is broad with wide, open nostrils set slightly higher than the root of the muzzle. The cheeks are well-developed, and the characteristic wrinkles add expression to the face. The coat is short, tight-fitting, and shiny, requiring minimal grooming to maintain its lustrous appearance. Acceptable colors are fawn and brindle, both with or without white markings. Fawn shades range from light tan to deep mahogany, while brindle consists of black stripes on a fawn background in varying degrees of definition. White markings should not exceed one-third of the entire coat. The ears are set high and may be cropped to stand erect or left natural to fold over at the tips. The dark brown eyes are medium-sized and forward-facing, expressing alertness and intelligence.