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Setter
A type of dog used to help hunt birds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Setter (disambiguation).
The setter is a type of gundog used most often for hunting game such as quail, pheasant, and grouse.
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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. However, the setter breeds each have subtle differences in head, bone and substance.[citation needed]
The American and Canadian Kennel Clubs classify these breeds within the Sporting Group.[1][2] Setters from show lines are usually considered to be heavier and larger than those from 'working' lines.[3][4][5]