Gordon Setter Breed Information

Gordon Setter profile

Country         Scotland

Breed Group:     Sporting

Weight:     Male: 55-80; Female: 45-70 lbs

Height:     Male: 24-27; Female: 23-26 inches


Color(s):     black and tan

Life expectancy 10-12 years

Litter size     8 avg

Gordon Setter History

The elegant and refined looking Gordon Setter was made popular thanks to Duke Alexander in the late 18th century, though it experienced been developed about a century earlier in Scotland. The dog’s name even refers to the Duke’s noble title. The breed excels at hunting, even if it is a tad slow when compared to other typical hunting dogs. However, it is also a wonderful companion animal for families.




Gordon Setter Description

The Gordon Setter is slender, but robust in structure. The Gorden Setter is the only setter that has black with tan markings. The tan markings are either rich chestnut or mahogany in color and appear greater than the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle, on the throat, two spots on the chest, on the legs, and on the vent. There may perhaps be a small white spot on the chest.The feathering on the underside of the tail starts out lengthier at the base and get shorter as it reaches the tip giving the appearance of a triangle.The soft, shiny coat is either slightly wavy or straight. The hair on the ears, under the stomach, chest, the backside of the legs, and on the tail is lengthier than it is on the rest of the body. The topline slopes slightly from front to back. The short tail is not docked, and does not reach the hocks. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The black nose is broad. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. The oval eyes are dark brown. The long ears are set low, about level to the eyes, hanging close to the head.The head is deep with a long muzzle. The muzzle should be about as long as the skull, with a defined stop.



Gordon Setter Temperament

Gordons were bred to run, and require 60 to 80 minutes of vigorous exercise daily. young dogs should not be over-exercised or begin agility training until they are at least 18 months old, to avoid joint problems later in life. because of their hunting instincts, Gordons should not be allowed to roam freely if unsupervised, as they are apt to wander into a potentially dangerous traffic circumstance while following a scent.

The AKC describes the Gordon Setter temperament as "alert, gay, interested, and confident. He is fearless and willing, intelligent, and capable. He is loyal and affectionate, and strong-minded enough to stand the rigors of training." Gordons are intensely loyal to their owners; thrive in an attentive, loving environment; and are good family dogs. Puppies and adult dogs can be very boisterous, and though they are patient by nature, may perhaps not be suitable for households with very young children. Gordons are sensitive and empathic, eager to learn, and need firm but gentle handling. early socialisation and obedience training is important. They are known as great talkers. The breed is one of the slowest to mature, not hitting prime until three years of age or more, and will show puppy-like characteristics well into their older years.




Gordon Setter Care

Your Gordon should be on a healthy diet. you want them to be lean but not skinny. you want a thin layer of fat on the ribs when you pet them. Feeding them a nutritious meal when they are young will build up the bone density they need when older. maintain plenty of fresh drinking water handy for them to drink whenever they need it.



You will desire to bath only when necessary so as to not remove oil in the coat because this keeps it shiny. Trim up the hair between the toes, underneath, and clip the toenails.



The Gordon is not an apartment type dog, they need a big fenced in yard to get their exercise. if they do not get their exercise, they will become unmanageable inside. regular combing of their coats will remove excess fur underneath and prevent shedding all greater than your house. If training for hunting, check the fur for burrs and other debris in their coats.



Gordon Setter Grooming

The only reason a professional groomer is required to care for the Gordon Setter is to trim the coat. Other than this, the breed only requires regular brushing and bathing. more care is required during shedding months.




Gordon Setter Training

Seeing that these dogs are very bright and clever, they are very simple to train. These dogs do possess a mind of their own, and it is therefore recommended to socialize them with other animals when still young. At times they might also be very stubborn. because they might also show difficulty when it comes to housebreaking, the create method works well with these dogs. tough training methods are not recommended for these dogs. It is best train them in a firm and fair way.

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