There are two distinct types of English Setters. Bench setters tend to be larger with longer coats and heavier lips. This is the type of English Setter that you would see in a dog show. Field setters are smaller and lighter than bench setters and tend to have a much shorter coat. They are also known to be quite exuberant and full of life. Both types of English Setters are generally joyful, snugly dogs who love to bond with their human pack. English Setters should never be kept as outside dogs. You will find that they are happiest when able to spend equal time outside chasing critters and inside being loved by their family. Almost all of the dogs you will find up for adoption through ACES are field English Setters. We rarely have bench setters come into our rescue.