All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Gordon Setter
Gordon setters, also known as "black and tans," have a coal-black coat with distinctive markings of a rich chestnut or mahogany colour on their paws and lower legs, vents, throat, and muzzles; one spot above each eye; and two spots on their chest. A small amount of white is allowed on the chest. Although uncommon, red Gordons are occasionally born to normal-coloured parents, the result of expression of a recessive red gene. Predominantly tan, red, or buff dogs are ineligible for showing.
A Gordon's coat is straight or slightly waved (but not curly), long and silky, with chest, stomach, ear, leg, and tail feathering. According to the AKC breed standard, "the bearing is intelligent, noble, and dignified." They are the heaviest of the setter breeds, with males reaching 27 inches at the withers and up to 80 pounds in weight.
Golden Retriever Training
The Gordon Setter is intelligent and quite easy to train. He learns new commands quickly at an above average rate.
Golden Retriever Shedding
The Gordon Setter sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Golden Retriever Grooming
The long coat of the Gordon Setter requires brushing a few times a week to keep it tangle-free.