Gordon Setter Dog
INTRODUCTION
Gordon Setter Dogs are Affectionate, Confident, and Bold dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 104. They were bred as hunting dogs also their black coat absorbs heat very quickly so owners should watch out for that also these dogs need exercise to keep them fit and healthy. Gordon Setter Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 34).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Eager, Confident, Gay
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting Group. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Scotland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Gordon Setters are originally from Scotland and England, where they appeared in the early 1600s. They were bred to hunt game birds, and they were praised for their reliability
2- Daniel Webster Brought the Breed to the United States
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Gordon Setter dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black & Tan
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 31 - 35in (79 - 89cm)
Length: 35 - 40in (89 - 102cm) -
TAIL
Fairly short in length, thick at the root and tapering to a fine point, it should not reach below the hock. Straight or slightly scimitar in shape, and carried horizontal or below the level of the back
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WEIGHT
Female: 20 - 32 kg
Male: 25 - 36 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
English Setter Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1878
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ORIGIN
Scotland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are loyal to their family and wary of strangers, both characteristics that make them excellent watchdogs. If you introduce your Gordon to someone, he'll accept their attention but isn't likely to seek it out
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
