Gordon Setter

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:30
G O R D O N  S E T T E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Gordon Setter
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
052
Personality Snapshot
Devoted, polite, gentle and sensible. Intelligent and willing. A methodical hunter who seldom errs about a scent. Courageous, gay and affectionate. Needs lots of exercise, or may become hyperactive. Very loyal to the family, but tends to be reserved with strangers. May be jealous of other pets.


Breed NameGordon Setter
Rank (out of 136 breeds)052
Points (out of 100)63
Dog Group TypeGundog
DominanceExtremely High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionHigh
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsNot Good
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersNot Good
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityGood
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsHigh
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingSkilled
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Gordon Setter into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Gordon Setter pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Gordon Setter
Devoted, polite, gentle and sensible. Intelligent and willing. A methodical hunter who seldom errs about a scent. Courageous, gay and affectionate. Needs lots of exercise, or may become hyperactive. Very loyal to the family, but tends to be reserved with strangers. May be jealous of other pets.

Home Environment
Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.

Gordon Setter Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter Wiki

Where to buy a Gordon Setter : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Gordon Setter as a new member to your family the smart way.

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