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Sportinglarge🌍 Scotlandflushing, pointing, and retrieving bird dog
Gordon Setter
Loyal, serious, affectionate, dignified
Popularity
725
Heaviest setter, built for steady bird work; loyal and requires daily exercise.
Lifespan
12–13 years
Coat
medium-length, soft, glossy, feathered
Colors
black and tan
Male height
24–27 in
Female height
23–26 in
Male weight
55–80 lb
Female weight
45–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
