Gordon Setter
- Height 61–69 cm 58–66 cm
- Weight 25–36 kg 20–32 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Gordon Setter is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Scotland (17th–19th century). Males weigh 25–36 kg and females 20–32 kg. It stands 58–69 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
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.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Scotland (17th–19th century)
- Coat
- medium · Black and tan
- Also known as
- Black and Tan Setter
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Gordon Setter. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com gsca.org en.wikipedia.org akc.org chewy.com
Gordon Setter FAQ
- How long does a Gordon Setter live?
- The Gordon Setter has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Gordon Setter get?
- Males weigh 25–36 kg and females 20–32 kg. Height ranges from 58–69 cm.
- Is the Gordon Setter hypoallergenic?
- No, the Gordon Setter is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Gordon Setter in?
- The Gordon Setter is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
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