Gordon Setter
Gordon Setters are intelligent, able and dignified dogs that are bold, sociable, gentle-natured and calm.
About the Gordon Setter
This breed is a real field hunter. Handsome, calm and intelligent dogs with a thoughtful expression and even temper, Gordon Setters are extremely loyal to their families.
Given the breed’s hunting background, the Gordon requires a lot of exercise and is never happier than when playing fetch or learning new tricks.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Group
- FCI Group 7, AKC Sporting Group
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–12 years
Intelligent / Confident / Loving / Even-tempered