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# The Gordon Setter: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United Kingdom
A large Scottish pointing dog, elegant, gentle and very attached to its family.
Size LargeLife expectancy 11–12 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €700 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 22](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=gordon-setter)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Affectionate companion: He loves being close to his family and offers a gentle, attentive presence every day.
- Balanced temperament: When well exercised, he knows how to stay calm at home while remaining eager outdoors.
- Versatile dog: He combines good companion qualities with real pointing-dog and outdoor abilities.
- Does not tolerate solitude well: He needs regular human presence and may cope poorly with prolonged absences.
- Needs space and exercise: A life that is too sedentary or too confined does not match his natural balance.
- Digestive vigilance: His size requires concrete precautions to limit the risk of stomach torsion.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active families: He is well suited to present households who enjoy regular walks and life in the open air.
- House with garden: A spacious environment makes it easier for him to get physical exercise and ensures his daily comfort.
- Hunting dog enthusiasts: His sense of smell, his endurance and his seriousness at work remain appreciated in the field.
Not recommended for
- People who are often absent: He often suffers from a lack of long-term presence and social stimulation.
- Sedentary lifestyle: Without sufficient activity, he risks boredom, frustration and poorer physical condition.
- Small apartment without real outings: A restricted space without significant daily exercise poorly meets his needs.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
60 cmGordon Setter
- Height at the withers
- 56–64 cm
- Weight
- 25–30 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, flat
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Gordon Setter in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Gordon Setter owes its name to Duke Alexander of Gordon, a great enthusiast of this breed in Scotland in the 18th century. Its selection was then refined to preserve an enduring, solid pointing dog capable of working on difficult terrain. In France, the breed is among the very oldest registrations in the LOF, with a first registration in March 1885, but it has remained rarer than the other setters.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Gordon Setter is a large-sized dog, well built without heaviness, with a harmonious and athletic silhouette. Its head is long, its dark brown gaze expresses liveliness and intelligence, and its low-set ears carry beautiful silky fringes. Its coat is black, shiny, with distinct tan markings, and its medium-length hair remains flat over most of the body.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Calm, affectionate and close to his own, the Gordon Setter is a gentle companion who likes to give and receive attention. He is also courageous, sociable and quite protective with his family. Intelligent and sensitive, he appreciates a relationship of trust with his owner and copes poorly with long periods of solitude.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
At home, the Gordon Setter is often calm and pleasant to live with when it has sufficiently spent its energy outside. Outdoors, it regains its temperament as an active hunting dog, with a good sense of smell, stamina and the need to run regularly. It thrives better in a setting offering space and varied outings than in a strictly city life.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin early, with gentleness, consistency and calm firmness. The Gordon Setter is intelligent and generally cooperative, but he can be a bit stubborn if the framework lacks clarity. Positive methods, play and rewards give very good results, while good socialization maintains his good relationships with humans and other animals.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter remains a relatively rare breed, which can influence the acquisition budget. The price must always be assessed in relation to the quality of the breeding, the seriousness of health monitoring, the puppy’s socialization and the traceability of origins.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/gordon-setter/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Gordon Setter is overall a solid dog, often described as robust, but its large size requires appropriate monitoring. Like many hunting dogs and large dogs, it benefits from a regular lifestyle, a stable weight and attentive veterinary follow-up to preserve its joints and its digestion.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/gordon-setter/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The diet of the Gordon Setter must cover the needs of a large active dog without promoting weight gain. The ideal ration depends on its age, its level of exercise, its body condition and its neutering. A stable and highly digestible diet is particularly important in this breed.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/gordon-setter/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Gordon Setter is also known under the names Gordon Setter, Scottish Setter and Black and Tan Setter. Its black and tan coat, very typical, makes it immediately recognizable among setters. If it is a little less fast than certain cousins in the field, it is appreciated for its tenacity, its diligence and its excellent companion dog temperament.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Gordon Setter
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Gordon Setter a good family dog?
Yes, it is generally an affectionate, gentle dog that stays close to its humans, and it gets along well with the family when it benefits from regular exercise and consistent training.
### Can the Gordon Setter live in an apartment?
This is not its ideal living environment. It can adapt to it in some cases if its outings are truly substantial, but it thrives more with space and frequent access to the outdoors.
### Is the Gordon Setter easy to train?
It is rather receptive if you focus on gentleness, consistency, and positive methods. Its slightly stubborn side simply requires a clear framework and training started early.
## Find a Gordon Setter breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Gordon Setter breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Gordon Setter breeders in Pays de la Loire4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/pays-de-la-loire) [Gordon Setter breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Gordon Setter breeders in Occitanie4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/occitanie) [Gordon Setter breeders in Hauts-de-France4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/hauts-de-france) [Gordon Setter breeders in Brittany3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/brittany)
### Gordon Setter breeders by country
[48 breeders of Gordon Setter in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/germany) [22 breeders of Gordon Setter in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter) [14 breeders of Gordon Setter in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/italy) [9 breeders of Gordon Setter in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/finland) [5 breeders of Gordon Setter in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/austria) [5 breeders of Gordon Setter in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/netherlands) [3 breeders of Gordon Setter in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/denmark) [2 breeders of Gordon Setter in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/belgium) [2 breeders of Gordon Setter in Slovakia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/slovakia) [1 breeder of Gordon Setter in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter/croatia)
[All breeders of Gordon Setter in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter)
## Ready to welcome a Gordon Setter?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-gordon-setter)
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