Dog Breed of the Month Feb 2009 -
Gordon Setter
Dog Breed of the Month Feb 2009, Gordon Setter• The Gordon Setter dog breed originated in Scotland.
• Gordons are bred to run and hunt and will still need a lot of exercise even if you don't plan on using them out in the field. • Weekly brushing and combing of the coat is a must to avoid matting and knotting. • It is also really important to keep their nails and all the hairs on the bottom of all their feet and between their toes well trimmed to keep their feet healthy. • Overall, they are an excellent choice of dog breeds for people with children. • Be aware that bloat is common among many of the deep chested dog breeds, like the Gordon Setter. • Hypothyroidism, unfortunately, is fairly common in Gordons . | | • Gordons are the heaviest of all the setter dog breeds - males can reach 27 inches in height at the withers and weigh up to 80 pounds in weight. • This dog breed is always black in color with distinctive markings of a rich chestnut or mahogany color which appear on their paws, lower legs, throat, vents and muzzles with one spot above each eye and two spots on their chest. | • The Gordon Setter dog breed is very slow to mature. Typically they do not hit their prime until about the age of three years or so. • This breed of dog has an outstanding sense of smell and makes an excellent bird dog. It can point when it finds a bird scent and retrieve a felled bird as well.
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Gordon Setter Breed Information
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