Gordon Setter Puppies

Gordon Setters are calm, intelligent, and faithful to their owners. They love learning new tricks to please their owners, but they can become dominant if their owners aren't strong leaders. They are very patient with children and were often used as nannies early in the breed's conception.

One of the main health concerns Gordon Setter owners should be aware of is bloat. Owners should also know the signs of elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and hypothyroidism.

Gordon Setters are an active breed and require an hour of exercise every day. They make great companions for runners and love long walks and hikes. They love playing games with their family, and because of their hunting heritage love exercise with an objective.

Gordon Setters need to be brushed around 2 times a week but no less than once a week. This breed should get a bath once a month and have its ears cleaned and checked regularly for signs of infection. You can expect to clean up your Gordon Setter's appearance by trimming the fur on the pads of its paws, between its paws, around its ears, and around its tail.

Gordon Setters shed a moderate amount and aren't a great fit for people with allergies. Owners can keep loose fur under control by brushing their Gordon Setters frequently.

Gordon Setters have a long, shiny coat that is feathered around the ears, legs, chest, and belly. Their coat is dense and wavy, and is most often black and tan with mahogany markings. Their ears are floppy and hang flat along the side of their face.

Used as a bird-hunting dog and hailing from Scotland, the Gordon Setter owes its existence to Englishman Alexander Gordon, an avid fan of setter dog breeds. This breed was previously called the Gordon Castle Setter after Alexander Gordon's home but became Gordon Setter soon after being recognized as an official breed with the AKC in 1884. While this new name was attached to this breed in America since around 1892, the British Kennel Club didn't make the name change official until 1924.