Gordon Setter Dog Breed Information:
Originally bred to hunt pheasant and quail, Gordon Setters are still fine hunting companions and field trial competitors. Canines of this breed also compete in obedience, conformation, and agility, and they’re terrific family companion dogs. Gordon Setters have lots of love to give to their humans, but apartment dwellers should beware. These dogs need plenty of exercise to burn off their high energy.
Gordon Setter Dog Group: Sporting Dogs.
Gordon Setter Height: 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the shoulder.
Gordon Setter Weight: 45 to 80 pounds.
Gordon Setter Life Span: 10 to 12 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Gordon Setters are not backyard dogs. They are much happier when they are with their families and should not live away from them. They enjoy personal attention and family activities. Adult Gordon Setters require one to two hours of daily exercise. This can be a game of fetch in a field or backyard, a run, or a couple of long walks. Gordon Setters are generally rambunctious when they are young but usually become gentle and calm as they get older.
Gordon Setter History:
Black and tan setting dogs were known in Scotland as early as 1620, but it was their presence in the kennels of the fourth Duke of Gordon 200 years later that brought them to prominence. The Castle Gordon Setters had first-class hunting skills and were beautiful as well. Between 1859 and 1874, England's Kennel Club listed 126 Black and Tan setters in its studbook. In June of 1859, at the first official dog show, a Black and Tan Setter by the name of Dandie, took first prize for setters, who could trace his pedigree back to the kennels of the Duke of Gordon. The breed officially took the name Gordon Setter in 1924.
Gordon Setter Size:
The Gordon Setter male stands 24 to 27 inches and weighs 55 to 80 pounds; females are 23 to 26 inches and 45 to 70 pounds.
Gordon Setter Personality:
The loyal Gordon Setter is intensely devoted to his family but wary of strangers, characteristics that make him an excellent watchdog. He's mannerly and eager to please, but like any dog he'll take advantage of lax leadership and can become dominant, wilfull, and stubborn if not provided with firm, fair, consistent training.
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Gordon Setter Health:
Gordons are generally healthy, but like all breeds of dogs, they're prone to certain diseases and conditions. Not all Gordons will get any or all of these diseases:
Elbow dysplasia.
Hip Dysplasia.
Hypothyroidism.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat).
Gordon Setter Care:
Gordon Setters need daily strenuous exercise, so they're good companions for joggers or runners. A good game of fetch in the backyard or a long walk will also contribute to their physical well being. Housetraining is fairly easy with most Gordon Setters, although there are exceptions to every rule. Be consistent, keep the puppy on a schedule, and use a crate.
Gordon Setter Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Gordon Setter Coat Color And Grooming:
The Gordon Setter's attractive coat is soft and shiny, ranging from straight to slightly wavy. He has long hair on the ears, chest, belly, the back of the legs, and the tail. The tail is short, with feathering that grows in a triangular shape, becoming uniformly shorter toward the end of the tail. Brush and comb your Gordon two or three times weekly to prevent mats and tangles. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath. Trim nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally.
Gordon Setter with Children And Other Pets:
Gordons are fond of and protective toward children. They'll put up with a lot, and when they've had enough teasing or roughhousing, they'll walk away. Gordons get along with other dogs and cats if they're raised with them, but they might not be so friendly toward strange dogs.