Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter
  • Size:
    Large
  • Height:
    Males – 24 to 27 inches at the shoulders, Females – 23 to 26 inches
  • Weight:
    Males – 55 to 80 pounds, Females – 45 to 70 pounds
  • Coat:
    Medium
  • Color:
    Black with tan markings
  • Energy:
    Medium
  • Activities:
    Hunting, Tracking, Field Trials, Agility, Obedience, Conformation

Prized by Scottish hunters for his strength and stamina, the Gordon Setter is a dependable, eager-to-work hunter. With an easygoing temperament, he also is an excellent family companion. The heaviest of the three setter breeds and the only one with a black-and-tan coat, the Gordon Setter requires vigorous daily exercise. His slightly wavy coat needs regular grooming.

Did you know
A favorite of Duke Alexander the 4th of Gordon, the Gordon Setter was popular in Scotland in the late 1700s, when the breed was known as the black & tan setter. Although not as fast in the field as other sporting breeds, the Gordon Setter is known for his pointing accuracy.

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