Gordon Setter
This handsome black and tan dog thrives on companionship and activity.
Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 80 pounds (males average 67 pounds, females average 57 pounds)
Coat: soft and shiny
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
Originally bred to hunt pheasant and quail, Gordon Setters are still fine hunting companions and field trial competitors. They also compete in obedience, conformation, and agility and are a terrific family and companion dog.
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General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
Energy level