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The Gordon Setter

The Gordon setter is a loyal and playful pet and companion that would become the center of interest of your whole family and friends. This breed is very lovable and fun that’s why you will never get bored in their company.

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Fascinating Facts

The Gordon setter was bred in Scotland in 17th century and was made popular in 19th century by Duke Alexander IV. This breed was used to hunt birds because of its superb sense of smell. This breed has great stamina but owing to the fact that it cannot run as fast as the rest of the hunting dogs, hunters started to choose faster dogs and the Gordon setter slowly lost its fame.

Physical Appearance

The Gordon setter grows for about 24 – 27 inches and weighs about 55 – 80 pounds depending on how well it receives nourishment. It looks slender in first glance but it is a muscular dog. Its head is big with long snout with matching black nose. The long ears are hanging on both sides of its head. It has dark brown and large oval eyes.

The tail of the Gordon setter is not docked, unlike some of the dogs in the United States. The coat is slightly wavy, smooth and shiny. The feathery texture and style of the tail begins long at the base and grows shorter as it reaches the tip. The color of the coat is only black and tan.

Grooming

Grooming the Gordon setter is very easy; regular brushing is all it needs for it to look good and to avoid the fur from tangling. The naturally shiny coat of the Gordon setter can be maintained by running over a wet chamois on it. 

Mood

The Gordon setter is a loyal, friendly, gentle and obedient dog. They are sweet-tempered and intelligent breed. This breed is loyal to their family and can be a little distant to strangers. As an active breed, the Gordon setter becomes bored if it didn’t get enough exercise. This breed would not do in a small space. They love to roam and smell a lot that’s why they would do well in a fenced yard.

With Children

The Gordon setter is sweet natured, friendly and active. The Gordon setter can play with children play for long hours.

Training & Exercise

The Gordon setter is naturally obedient; training it for obedience would be very easy. They respond well to food-reward training and exercise but this breed is easily distracted and bored especially if they smell something interesting around the area.

2 – 3 hours of exercise is strongly recommended for the Gordon setter. Long or brisk walk can make it happy for the rest of the day.

Health & Life Expectancy

The Gordon setter has a normal life expectancy of 10 – 12 years. This breed has numerous illnesses to watch out for. Thyroid problems, cataract, cancer, cysts, kidney problems, HD and PRA are few of the illness that the owner/handler/trainer should expect seeing on this breed.

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