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Quick Takeaways
📏Large size breed from Scotland
🐾10–12 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Requires regular grooming sessions
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span10–12 years
🌍OriginScotland
👨👩👧GroupSporting
📏SizeLarge
🍼Litter Size6-9 puppies
↕️Male Height66 cm
↕️Female Height62 cm
⚖️Male Weight25-36 kg
⚖️Female Weight20-32 kg
About Gordon Setter
✨ Fun Facts About Gordon Setter
- 💡The breed was developed by the 4th Duke of Gordon in the early 1800s.
- 💡It is the heaviest-built of all the setter breeds.
Is Gordon Setter Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✗Requires regular grooming sessions
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
High
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Moderate
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Low
🎾 Playfulness
High
🐈 Social Life
High
👶 Kids Friendly
High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Moderate
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Moderate
🎓 Trainability
High
🧠 Intelligence
Very High
🦊 Prey Drive
High
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gordon Setter good with strangers?▾
It tends to be more reserved and watchful with new people than other setter breeds.
How does it compare to the Irish Setter?▾
It is larger, calmer, and more methodical in its hunting style.
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