The Gordon Setter is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting. They are intelligent, energetic, and eager to please, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 25–36 kg · Female 20–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–69 cm · Female 58–66 cm
- Origin
- 17th–19th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- medium, medium
- Colors
- Black and tan
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Black and Tan Setter
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day