Gordon Setter Dog

The Gordon Setter dog is a breed of the dog similar to the English setter and the Irish setter. It is black with distinctive tan markings about 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter over the eyes, on the side of the muzzle, on the throat, the inside of the hind legs, the forelegs from the carpus to the toes and around the anus.

Popular with hunter in Scotland for years, the Gordon setter is somewhat more thickset than the Irish setter and, consequently a slower worker. This is largely a result of the effort of Alexander, fourth duke of Gordon, in the late 1700s. the Gordon setter is the least popular of the three setter breeds.

The Gordon setter displays the smooth, flowing gait and stamina of other setters but works closer to the hunter, its dark color makes it unfavorable in the woods. Gordon setter dog is different with English and Irish Setter dog or Irish terrier dog, this dog is more robust structure and more massive head, and fully developed mouth and more silky color and wavy coat. But this dog is not as smart as fox naturally that can have a hobby for fulfill their child needs.