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History and origin:
The Gordon Setter is a faithful Scottish breed , dated back to 17th century Scotland. He is the ostensibly native Scottish gun dog and was originally known as the Gordon Castle Setter due to the fact that he was bred at Gordon Castle , Banffshire. Many suppose that he is a sullen between the Bloodhound and the Collie. He was valued for his pointing , retrieving , and tracking ability.

Description:
The Gordon Setter stands 23 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 70 pounds. He has a graceful , solid , athletic corpse. His shedding coat is of medium length , is lustrous and wavy , and needs steady brushing. The coat is always black-and-tan.

About the breed:
The Gordon Setter is an excellent gundog , bird-finding dog , and perceive dog. He is handsome , graceful , intelligent , and makes a marvelous family pet. A Gordon Setter is very affectionate with his owners but suspicious and reserved toward strangers. He gets along rightfully with children , provided they execute not roughhouse. However , he may not be as hearty with the children's friends. He is a very active dog that indigence plenty of exercise. This breed makes a great jogging consort because of his leggy , active build. He may be difficult to teach because he learns rather slowly and may become passive-resistant provided he is pressed too hard. Be patient and go slow with this breed , and be lucid about what you are asking him to execute. Allow further time for him to learn whatsoever you are teaching and execute not employ overbearing techniques. Some Gordon Setters possess a tendency toward fear-based aggression toward individuals or dogs , rightfully make sure yours is rightfully socialized from the initial day. Take your dog to friends' homes , stores , and parks , but avoid whatsoever off-leash dogs that strength alarm your puppy. Introduce your puppy to as galore individuals and animals as possible when he is adolescent and impressionable.

Feeding:
Recommended feeding for this breed is 1 ½ – 2 ½ cans (13.3oz) of high quality meat product with biscuit further in same amount or 5 cupfuls of a finish , dry food.
Ideal home: A house with a fenced yard is essential for this breed. The Gordon Setter is a very active dog and needs plenty of exercise , especially jogging or field labor. Older children are okay provided they are respectful and not rough. Obedience training and socialization are necessities for this breed and must not be hurried. If left alone too long , he may become vocal and destructive. The elderly and disable may possess distress providing the Gordon Setter with enough exercise.