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Non-sporting Breeds
Gordon Setter
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Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: Dog: 24-27 in (60-70cm) Bitch: 23-26 in (57-65cm)
Weight: Dog: 55-80 lb (25-36.5kg) Bitch: 45-70 lb (20-31.5kg)
Coat: Short and fine on head, fronts of legs, and tips of ears; moderately long over rest of body; flat and curl-free
Color: Deep, shining coal black, without rustiness, and with lustrous tan (chestnut red) markings; black penciling on toes and black streak under jaw permissible
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The Gordon, formerly the Gordon Castle Setter,owes
its existence to Alexander,Fourth Duke of Richmond
and Gordon,who bred Scotland's only gundog in the
late 1770s.He aimed to produce a larger,heavier
setter by introducing Bloodhound and,it is widely
thought,collie blood.Gordons are not so fast or
stylish as other setters.
The Gordon is a tireless worker,able to withstand
the heat of grouse shooting in the height of summer
better than other setters,and able to work without
water for longer.It will combine the role of gundog
admirably with that of a family pet and it is a better
watchdog than other setters.The Gordon needs plenty
of space and lots of exercise,and is not best suited
to town life.
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