Gordon Setter
Size: Large
Barking: Medium
Energy: High
Coat: Medium/Long
Shedding: Little
Suitability for Children: High
Other Animal Compatibility: Medium
Female:
Ht: 20" - 24"
Wt: 45 lbs - 66 lbs
Male:
Ht: 21" - 26"
Wt: 55 lbs - 75 lbs
Gordon Setter
This is a gentle and sensitive dog that makes a lovely family pet if it gets its daily dose of exercise. Otherwise, it can become hyperactive and may accidentally knock over small children. Sociable and friendly, the Gordon will be devoted to its owner but may take a few minutes to acknowledge strangers. However, you cannot rely on the Gordon to guard your property because it will likely decide that a burglar would make a great playmate.
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Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter can be traced back to 1620 when it was known as the Black and Fallow Setting Dog. It is descended from the Spanish Pointer and various early spaniel breeds. The breed owes its name to the 4th Duke of Gordon who set out to establish the breed at his castle in Banffshire, Scotland in 1827. The Gordon is the only native Scottish sporting dog and was bred specifically to hunt game birds.