Gordon Setter

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Size: Large
Other Names: Black and Tan Setter
Country of Origin: Scotland
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Sporting
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Sporting
United Kennel Club (UKC): Gun Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Gun Dogs
The Kennel Club (KC): Gun Dogs
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Gun Dogs
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Gun Dogs

The Gordon Setter is a large, substantial setter with a long, shiny black-and-tan coat, a heavier head than the other setters, and abundant feathering. The outline is that of a strong bird dog, not a slight field trial waif.

Height:: Male: 24–27 inches; Female: 23–26 inches
Weight:: Male: 55–80 pounds; Female: 45–70 pounds
Color(s):: Coal black with rich chestnut or mahogany tan markings
Coat:: Soft, shining, and straight or slightly wavy, with feathering on the ears, chest, legs, and tail
Description:: The Gordon Setter is the black-and-tan setter of Scotland, named for the Dukes of Gordon. It is a methodical bird dog, heavier than the Irish or English Setter. The AKC places it in the Sporting Group; the UKC classes it as a Gun Dog.
Temperament:: Gordons are typically loyal, a little more reserved than an Irish Setter, and devoted to their household. They need field work or long runs. A bored Gordon becomes noisy or destructive.
Training:: Be patient and consistent. They learn, but they do not hurry the way a Border Collie does.
Care & Grooming:: Brush the long coat several times a week so the feathering does not mat. Keep the ears clean.
Shedding:: Moderate.
Health:: Gordon Setters may develop hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and hypothyroidism. Ask breeders about hip and eye testing.
Lifespan:: 10–12 years
Litter Size:: 6–8 puppies

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