Gordon Setter - the Gordon Setter's Owner's Guide
The Gordon Setter is a true Scottish breed, dated back to 17th century
Scotland. He is the only native Scottish gun dog and was originally
known as the Gordon Castle Setter due to the fact that he was bred at
Gordon Castle, Banffshire. Many believe that he is a cross between the Bloodhound and the Collie. He was valued for his pointing, retrieving, and tracking ability.
The Gordon Setter is an excellent gundog, bird-finding dog, and watch
dog. He is beautiful, graceful, intelligent, and makes a wonderful
family pet. A Gordon Setter is very affectionate with his owners but
suspicious and reserved toward strangers. He gets along well with
children, provided they do not roughhouse. However, he may not be as
friendly with the children's friends. He is a very active dog that need
plenty of exercise. This breed makes a great jogging partner because of
his leggy, agile build. He can be difficult to train
because he learns rather slowly and may become passive-resistant if he
is pressed too hard. Be patient and go slow with this breed, and be
clear about what you are asking him to do. Allow more time for him to
learn whatever you are teaching and do not use overbearing techniques.
Some Gordon Setters have a tendency toward fear-based aggression toward people or dogs,
so make sure yours is amply socialized from the first day. Take your
dog to friends' homes, stores, and parks, but avoid any off-leash dogs
that might scare your puppy. Introduce your puppy to as many people and
animals as possible when he is young and impressionable.
The Gordon Setter stands 23 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighs
between 45 and 70 pounds. He has a graceful, solid, athletic body. His shedding coat is of medium length, is lustrous and wavy, and needs regular brushing. The coat is always black-and-tan.
A house with a fenced yard is essential for this breed. The Gordon
Setter is a very active dog and needs plenty of exercise, particularly
jogging or field work. Older children are okay provided they are
respectful and not rough. Obedience training and socialization are necessities
for this breed and must not be hurried. If left alone too long, he may
become vocal and destructive. The elderly and disabled may have trouble
providing the Gordon Setter with enough exercise.
Recommended feeding for this breed is 20 to 33 oz of high quality meat product with biscuit added in same amount or 5 cupfuls of a complete, similarly high quality dry food. Raw food is to be preferred for all dogs, and a great second choice is a high quality premium dog food - Life's Abundance is one which comes with high recommendations.
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