Gordon Setter Dog Breed
- 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.