Gordon Setter Dog Breed Profile
The Gordon Setter makes a great dog for the farm or
suburban living. She needs too much exercise for an
apartment. A properly fenced in exercise enclosure or
acreage is ideal. She should be under your control at
all times as she likes to roam. She can tend to be a
one person dog or a one family dog, being suspicious
of outsiders. She makes an excellent hunting dog. She
can be bossy with other pets but loves children. As
a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a
puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size
(two years old or older) of the male Gordon Setter is
24 to 27 inches to the withers (highest point of the
shoulder) and 55 to 80 pounds. The female ranges from
23 to 26 inches to the withers and 45 to 70 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Gordon Setter is no exception.
Be on the look out for Hip Dysplasia (genetic based
looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis
pain and lameness), epilepsy (common in dogs), bloat
(Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, the second leading killer
of dogs, can kill within the hour, this space is too
limited for a complete explanation but you should read
up on this). Feeding more then once a day and avoiding
exercise right after meals may help guard against bloat,
and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (inherited disease of
the retina that can cause vision loss and blindness).
This disease list is an informative guideline only.
Other diseases may also be significant threats, please
contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Grooming. The Gordon Setter has a moderately long
coat either straight or slightly wavy. She may need
her hair trimmed at the feet and she needs to be brushed
regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and
healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer
eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond
with her.
Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean.
If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear
cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water
or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do
not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated
and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing
in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears
have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress
and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your
veterinarian.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally
a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore
and competent instructions to accomplish this can be
found on the net.
*Life Span. The Gordon Setter can live between 10
and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care and
excellent living conditions.
*History. The Gordon Setter comes from Scotland.
They were first imported to the United States by Daniel
Webster and George Blunt. They were first registered
by the American Kennel Association in 1878.
Some Registries:
*Gordon Setter Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 7 to 8 Gordon Setter puppies
Category: Sporting Group, Gundog
Terms To Describe: Sturdy, active, stylish, upstanding,
gay, interested, fearless, affectionate, loyal, intelligent
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good with children.
Good watch dog.
Pretty good guard dog.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
She does not like to be left alone.
Can be a one person dog.
May not get along with other dogs.
They need plenty of exercise.
Will roam if unleashed.
*Other Names Known By: Black and Tan Setter
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer, editor and website
developer for the popular pet site petpages.com.
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