HISTORY

ORIGIN SCOTLAND

GROUP SPORTING GROUP


The Gordon setter was bred by the Duke of Gordon in the 17th century and was used for hunting, pointing and retrieving.

APPEARANCE(S)

Gordon Setters are large bodied dogs with large heads and a long neck. The ears are long and droopy, and the tail is long and skinny. All of these features work together when pointing at game.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in black with orange or chestnut markings over the eyes and on the legs. There is a small patch of white commonly seen on the chest.

COAT


The coat is flat, silky, long and soft. They have feathering on the chest, belly, legs, tail and ears.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL


High

POSITIVES


Gordon Setters love to play and run. They are loving and loyal to the family. This breed makes a wonderful running mate. They are protective of their surroundings and will bark at strangers.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed needs a lot of exercise and needs to be groomed regularly. Gordon Setters can be good with older kids, and need to be obedience trained early to help them not be aggressive to other animals.

*This is not a good breed for the first time dog owner.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do best in the suburbs or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Gordon setter needs to be exercised daily.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Deafness
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Epilepsy

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Gordon Setter Club of America
830 Del Oro Street
Woodland, CA 95695

FUN FACT(S)

Gordon Setters are the only bird dogs that come from Scotland.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff