Irish or English dogs (7)

I believe the answer is:

setters

(Other definitions for setters that I've seen before include "people like me" , "Long-haired gun dogs" , "Canine" , "eg Scottish, Gordon and 18" , "They are expected to point" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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