Back to Breeds

Dog breed

Gordon Setter

Large, athletic bird dog with distinctive glistening black-and-tan coat. Built sturdily for work in rugged terrain, it is the heaviest and most substantial of the setter breeds, known for endurance and loyalty with an alert expression.

Life span
12–13 years
Origin
Scotland
Gordon Setter dog breed

Profile

Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–13 years
Temperament
Confident, loyal, affectionate, intelligent, eager to please, alert
Origin
Scotland
Breed group
Sporting
Weight
25–36 kg
Height
61–69 cm

About

Gordon Setter

Description

Large, athletic bird dog with distinctive glistening black-and-tan coat. Built sturdily for work in rugged terrain, it is the heaviest and most substantial of the setter breeds, known for endurance and loyalty with an alert expression.

History

Developed in Scotland by Alexander the fourth Duke of Gordon in the late 18th and early 19th centuries from black and tan setters. Established as a durable one-man bird dog capable of working long days in rugged Scottish Highland terrain.

Temperament

Personality traits

Confident loyal affectionate intelligent eager to please alert

PawNido app

Track this pet in the PawNido app

Keep routines, reminders, logs, care notes, and training progress organized in one privacy-first place.

Download app

Related content

Care and training for Gordon Setter

Health general

Dog Weekly Checkup Health General Guide

weekly checkup can help you notice changes in your dog's normal patterns. Track appetite, water, energy, bathr...

This is general information only and is not a veterinary diagnosis. Do not give medicine or change treatment without consulting a veterinarian.
Health general

Dog Travel Preparation Health General Guide

travel preparation can help you notice changes in your dog's normal patterns. Track appetite, water, energy, b...

This is general information only and is not a veterinary diagnosis. Do not give medicine or change treatment without consulting a veterinarian.
Health general

Dog Cold Weather Plan Health General Guide

cold weather plan can help you notice changes in your dog's normal patterns. Track appetite, water, energy, ba...

This is general information only and is not a veterinary diagnosis. Do not give medicine or change treatment without consulting a veterinarian.
Health general

Dog Rainy Day Plan Health General Guide

rainy day plan can help you notice changes in your dog's normal patterns. Track appetite, water, energy, bathr...

This is general information only and is not a veterinary diagnosis. Do not give medicine or change treatment without consulting a veterinarian.
safety

Dog Weekly Checkup Safety Guide

Use weekly checkup to reduce avoidable risk for your dog. Check the home setup, storage, weather, travel gear,...

behavior

Dog Hot Weather Plan Behavior Guide

hot weather plan works best when your dog has predictable routines, enough rest, and reward-based guidance. No...

grooming

Dog Hot Weather Plan Grooming Guide

Make hot weather plan part of a calm grooming rhythm for your dog. Keep sessions short, reward relaxed behavio...

feeding

Dog Hot Weather Plan Feeding Guide

Use hot weather plan as a simple feeding checkpoint for your dog. Keep meals predictable, provide fresh water,...

advanced

Dog Advanced Sit

A advanced dog lesson for sit using short, reward-based practice.

advanced

Dog Advanced Stay

A advanced dog lesson for stay using short, reward-based practice.

advanced

Dog Advanced Recall

A advanced dog lesson for recall using short, reward-based practice.

advanced

Dog Advanced Leash Walking

A advanced dog lesson for leash walking using short, reward-based practice.