| 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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