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Gordon Setter


Gordon Setter

    height of a gordon setter dog
group: sporting height: m 24-27"/ 61-68.6 cm,
f 23-26"/ 58.4-66 cm
types: weight: m 55-80 lbs /
24.9-31.8 kg,
f 45-70 lbs / 20.41-31.8 kg
colors: black with tan markings
physical traits: strongest, heaviest and slowest of setters
hair type: moderate length, soft, shiny, straight or wavy
personality/
temperament:
fearless, willing, intelligent, loyal, alert, affectionate, capable, alert, friendly, relaxed, obedient, confident, even-tempered, sensitive,
maintenance/
special needs:

lots of exercise, long daily walks, regular brushing, protect from heat dark coat absorbs heat easily, drools
nickname:  
origination: Scotland
bred for: hunt game birds
identifying traits: black and tan,
ideal for: family, companion, hunting, gun dog, other pets, cooler weather
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 13 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc-(sporting dog group), fci-(British and Irish Pointer Dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group)
rescues: The Gordon Setter Club of America
 
gordon setter dog
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