The GORDON SETTER,

is the largest and most powerful of the three setter varieties. This handsome dog was built for strength and endurance rather than for swiftness. an early description of the Gordon is still accurate today:-

"They are not fast dogs ,but they have good staying power and can work steadily from morning until night."

The Gordon excels at hunting on land and water, no matter what the weather. Hunters use this Setter on stubble-covered fields because the dog has solid pads on its paws, which are impervious to thorns and twigs. The Gordon is better than most dogs at tracking for long periods of time without getting thirsty. An early writer observed,:-

"Their noses are first- class and they seldom make a false point."

They spot prey very quickly and retrieve instinctively. Their favourite game birds are partridge, pheasant, and woodcock. The shiny, silky coat of a Gordon in good condition imparts a stylish air. Even so, some hunters shy away from the Gordon because it coat blends too well with the natural background. Although active, the Gordon setter makes an agreeable companion dog because it is gentle and very affectionate. Its even- tempered disposition is closer to that of the English Setter than that of its other cousin, the Irish Setter. it is loyal to its immediate family, but tends to be somewhat reserved with strangers.

                                 ORIGINS :-

This field dog, once known as the Black  and Tan Setter or the Scottish Setter, dates from the early 17th century, in Scotland.

Around 1800 the Duke of Gordon developed the present type from his own black and tan strain. This heavier and stronger dog was so highly regarded, not only in Britian but also abroad, that it was named after Gordon. one was judged best of all setters at the world's first dog exhibition, held in England in1859. During the19th century it was a favourite in Britian and North America. But in the 1900's the numbers fell drastically. in Great Britian there were only 28 Gordon Setter registrations in 1962. Since then, interest in the breed has revived.

Dog Breeder Listing - Gordon Setter

(UNITED KINGDOM CONTACTS)

Mrs M R Justice, Highfields Boarding Kennels, Hare Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0AD. (01763) 289300.

 

Mr & Mrs P Sandiford, Hazel Corner Boarding Kennels, Wingmill Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8LP. (01582) 842242.

 

Mrs F Boxall, Laurelhach, 228 Fir Tree Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT17 3NL. (01737) 350454.

 

GORDON SETTER RESCUE :- Mrs Ackerley,Highland Barn,East Wallabrook. Brentnor, Tavistok, Devon.PL19 0LB (01822-810846).

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