Are Gordon Setters high energy?

Gordon Setters have lots of love to give to their humans, but apartment dwellers should beware. These dogs need plenty of exercise to burn off their high energy. If you can provide space to play and keep up with daily walks, then this may be the breed for you.

Are Gordon Setters hard to train?

Most Gordon Setters are impatient, so keeping attention is key. Obedience training is started at 8 weeks. The learning period up to 6 months old is key training time as they absorb the most information in this time period than any other in their lifetime. Teach them everything…….

What group is the Gordon Setter in?

Sporting GroupGordon Setter / Family

Are Gordon Setters aggressive?

Gordon Setters thrive on one-on-one attention, you see. They can be jealous of other pets and are sometimes aggressive toward strange dogs. The strong-mindedness of the Gordon Setter calls for early training by someone who knows how to establish and stick to rules, but you must be patient and persuasive, never harsh.

Are Gordon setters protective?

The Gordon Setter is the ideal roommate: protective without being mean, friendly without being clingy, dependable and patient. They are also great communicators: You never have to wonder what a Gordon is thinking, because they will howl, moan or bark when they want something.

Are Setters double coated?

English Setters have a modest double coat with a fuzzy undercoat for warmth and a silky topcoat for waterproofing. The undercoat often has lots of colored hair, whereas the topcoat is mostly white.

Are Gordon setters good family pets?

For Mrs Collins-Pitman, who is married to a former keeper, the Gordon is ‘the epitome of the “fit-for-function” dog’, but also an ‘intensely loyal, often one-family dog, very friendly, but eager to protect your home, with just occasionally an appearance of aloofness towards strangers’.

What is a black setter?

Gordon Setters, also known as “black and tans”, have a coal-black coat with distinctive markings of a rich chestnut or mahogany colour on their paws and lower legs, vents, throat, and muzzles; one spot above each eye; and two spots on their chest. A small amount of white is allowed on the chest.

Is a Gordon Setter a Gundog?

Today Gordons are again in decline and have recently been designated a ‘vulnerable native breed’ by the Kennel Club. In 2018 there were 172 puppies registered, placing the Gordon Setter at the lower end of the scale for gundogs, behind the Irish Setter, Pointer and English Setter.

Are Gordon setters vocal?

Gordon Setters tend to be quite vocal when they are out in the field, but are generally much quieter when they are inside.

Do Gordon setters like to swim?

Most Gordon’s love swimming so if you don’t own a pool, the canine swim day is a great way to let your dog exercise and cool off. You can also take your Gordon swimming at a local lake or a dog-friendly beach. It is a rare occurrence that a Gordon Setter does not enjoy playing and swimming in the water.