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What is the difference between an English Setter and a Gordon Setter?
A Gordon Setter is always black and tan, the English not
When was the Gordon Setter recognized by the AKC?
The Gordon Setter was recognized by the AKC in 1884.
Is the English Setter closely related to the Gordon Setter?
Yes, the English Setter is closely related to the Irish Setter.
How did the Gordon setter breed of dog get its name?
A Gordon Setter is a large breed of dog, a member of the setter family that also includes both the better-known Irish Setter and the English Setter. It wasn't until the late 1700s that this breed was established as the Gordon Castle setter due to the fact that Duke Alexander the 4 th of Gordon kept several of these dogs at his castle. The tradition to breed the finest setters continued with the Duke of Richmond after Duke Alexander's passing. Around 1900, the Gordon setter's name was changed back to the black and tan setter, but was restored to the name Gordon setter when the breed was registered with the English Kennel Club.
What is the average life span of a Gordon Setter?
The average max. life span of the Gordon Setter is 14 years.
What is the ideal weight of a female Gordon Setter?
The ideal weight of a female Gordon Setter is between 45 to 70 pounds.
Scottish breed of setter with a black and tan coat?
Gordon Setter.
What is the origin of the Gordon Setter?
They come from scottland
What was the Gordon Setter first bred for?
The Gordon Setter was developed in Scotland in the early 17th century. This black and tan setter became popular by Duke Alexander the 4th of Gordon in the early 19th century. They were used as bird dogs, having an outstanding sense of smell. The dogs would point towards the fallen bird, retrieve it and bring it back to the hunter. The Gordon had great stamina and could hunt in bad weather on both land and water, but were not as fast in comparison to the pointers and as a result started to loose popularity as hunters chose other breeds. The Gordon Setter was one of the breeds that was used in the development of the Irish Setter. The Gordon makes a good one-man shooting dog. The Gordon Setter was recognized by the AKC in 1884. Some of the Gordon Setter's talents include guarding, watchdog, hunting, tracking, pointing and retrieving.
Scottish breed of gun dog called after an 18c duke?
GORDON SETTER
Where does the Gordon Setter dog originate from?
The Gordon hails from Scotland, and his ancient lineage traces back to the early 17th century. Popular among hunters of Scotland, the black-and-tan Setter came into prominence in the kennels of the fourth Duke of Gordon in the early 19th century. As field trials became more popular, the Gordon's popularity waned in favor of Pointers and other flashy, fast breeds, but the breed remained unparalleled as a one-man shooting dog They are setters, bred by the Duke of Gordon.
How much exercise does a Gordon Setter need daily?
As with all working dogs the Gordon Setter needs plenty of daily exercise to maintain peak physical and mental condition. The Gordon Setter has retained all its strong hunting instincts and if off lead has a tendency to put it's nose to the ground and run off following trails. These dogs do well taking part in obedience trials and agility. If given inadequate exercise these dogs will become restless indoors and may develop behavioural problems. This breed should receive at least an hour and a half of physical exercise daily.
