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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Gordons!


Gordon Setters are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Gordon Setter is slender, but robust in structure."
#2. "The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite."
#3. "The black nose is broad."
#4. "The oval eyes are dark brown."
#5. "The long ears are set low, about level to the eyes, hanging close to the head."
#6. "The short tail is not docked, and does not reach the hocks."
#7. "The soft, shiny coat is either slightly wavy or straight. The hair on the ears, under the stomach, chest, the backside of the legs, and on the tail is longer than it is on the rest of the body. The feathering on the underside of the tail starts out longer at the base and get shorter as it reaches the tip giving the appearance of a triangle. The Gordon Setter is the only setter that has black with tan markings. The tan markings are either rich chestnut or mahogany in color and appear over the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle, on the throat, two spots on the chest, on the legs, and on the vent. There may be a small white spot on the chest."
#8. "The Gordon Setter is distinguished both for its loyalty and obedience."
#9. "A polite, sweet-tempered, devoted dog, making enjoyable companions that are excellent with children."
#10. "Intelligent and willing, they are a skilled hunter who is seldom wrong about a scent"
#11. "Brave, cheerful and affectionate."
#12. "This breed needs lots of exercise or it may become high-strung."
#13. "Very loyal to the family, but can be distant with strangers."
#14. "Generally good with other pets but may try to dominate if it is lacking in human leadership."
#15. "Proper human to canine communication is essential."
#16. "This breed likes to roam, so it is a good idea to have a fenced-in yard."
#17. "Puppies may be clumsy."
#18. "Train early with good leadership before bad habits set in, while not impossible, it is easier to prevent negative behaviors than it is to fix them."
#19. "Training these dogs is certainly not difficult, provided the owners are firm, but calm."
#20. "This dog should be introduced to all situations (people, animals and things) as a young pup to produce a well-balanced dog."
#21. "A Gordon Setter who has been introduced as a puppy to cats will get along well with them."
#22. "If strangers visit they adopt a wait-and-see attitude."
#23. "In general they get along well with other dogs and with children because they are friendly to everyone."
#24. "Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69 cm.)
Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.)"
#25. "Weight: Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg.)
Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg.)
Field lines are often smaller and lighter than show lines (bench types)."
#26. "The Gordon Setter is not recommended for apartment life. It is relatively inactive indoors (if a Gordon Setter gets enough outdoor activity it will be calm when it is indoors) and does best with at least a large, safely fenced yard where it can run free. Their hunting instincts lore them to roam, so a good fence around your property is essential."
#27. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/gordonsetter.htm
Pic from: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/breeds/Gordon_Setter.htm

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