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Topic: Gordon Setter


  
  Gordon Setter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gordon Setters are a medium sized breed of dog, a member of the setter family that also includes the more common Irish Setters and English Setters and the less-common Irish Red and White Setter.
Gordon setters are coal-fl with tan features, in comparison to Irish Setters, which are red, and English Setters, which are white with speckles.
They are the heaviest of the setter breeds, with males reaching 27 in at the withers.
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 AnamCara Gordon Setters - The Gordon Setter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Gordons are superb hunting dogs, and devoted and responsive enough to their owners to be able to turn loose in a safe area without fear of their running off.
Gordons that live to a ripe old age generally are stricken by some form of cancer, as opposed to skeletal deformities, organ failure, or muscular disorders.
A Gordon is always aware of what his family is doing and where everyone is. Just as Gordons love to hear their owners laugh, and will go to great length to elicit expressions of praise and delight so are they quick to react in times of tension and sorrow.
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 Gordon Setter Dog Breed Information
Gordon Setters are a medium sized breed of dog, a member of the setter family that also includes the more-common Irish Setters and English Setters.
Gordon's have tan on their feet and lower legs, vents, and muzzles, and two distinctive tan spots on their chests.
Gordon Setters are intensely loyal to their owners but can take a few minutes to warm to strangers.
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 Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter was oiginally used to scent and find game, today they are used as gundogs and as companions.
The Gordon Setter can be traced back to 1620 when it was known as the "fl and fallow setting dog." It owes its origins to the Spanish pointer and various early spaniel breeds.
The Gordon has the heaviest head of the setter group and should display plenty of 'brain room.' There is a clearly defined stop and fine chiselling throughout the skull but the muzzle does not taper even though it is fairly long.
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 Gordon Setter Breeders and Breed Clubs
The first of the breed that was to become the Gordon Setter were obtained by the Duke of Gordon from the future Earl of Leicester; when the Gordon Setter was first recognised by the Kennel Club in 1873 he was classified as the Black and Tan Setter.
Of all the Setters the Gordon is the one that will challenge you most for dominance; he responds well to firm and fair handling, but without a strong personality to control him he is an unhappy and confused dog.
The Gordon Setter is a very glamorous dog, but not for the novice; he needs lots of exercise and an owner who is able to dominate him and give him the guidance he needs.
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 American Kennel Club - Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is a good-sized, sturdily built, fl and tan dog, well muscled, with plenty of bone and substance, but active, upstanding and stylish, appearing capable of doing a full day's work in the field.
Predominantly tan, red or buff dogs which do not have the typical pattern of markings of a Gordon Setter are ineligible for showing and undesirable for breeding.
The overall appearance of the moving dog is one of smooth-flowing, well balanced rhythm, in which the action is pleasing to the eye, effortless, economical and harmonious.
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 Gordon Setters
Gordon Setter dogs are good-sized, well balanced, sturdily built, well muscled, with plenty of bone and substance, but active, upstanding and stylish, appearing capable of doing a full day's work in the field.
Gordon Setters have a short back, well sprung ribs, a short tail, and a heavy and finely chiseled head, with intelligent, noble, and dignified expression and with no signs of shyness.
Gordon Setter pictures can be found on many internet sites, breeders will also have a picture of the dogs available in their kennels.
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 Gordon Setters: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Gordon Setters also have long memories: Once they learn something (whether right or wrong), they'll remember it for a long time.
Gordon Setters MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things.
Gordon Setters tend to resist being told what to do, and housebreaking is no exception.
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 Gordon Setter - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The Gordon Setter was developed in Scotland as a larger, heavier Setter able to adapt to the rugged Scottish countryside.
The Gordon is known for his endurance and keen scenting ability but is not as fast as the other Setter breeds.
As a hunting companion, the Gordon is often described as "a personal hunting dog", meaning that the dog works well in the field with the master that he shares his home with.
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 Gordon Setter Information, Gordon Setters
The Gordon Setter differs from the English and Irish setters in that it has a more robust structure, a more massive head, and more fully developed lips, as well as by the color of it silky, wavy coat.
The Gordon Setter was originally developed in Scotland in the 1600's and was later made popular by Duke Alexander the 4th of Gordon in the late 1700's.
The Gordon Setter is not fast compared with other hunting dogs, but he has good stamina and can hunt in adverse weather on both land and water.
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It should be noted that the Gordon is a very slow maturing dog and therefore young Gordons up to the age of two to three years may not have achieved their final balance.
When assessing a Gordon it should be recognised that a fault that affects a dog's ability to do the work for which it was developed, or affects the health or well-being of the dog should be viewed more seriously than faults which have only regard to the aesthetic qualities of the dog.
Therefore, in the Gordon "pelvis tending to horizontal" should be taken to mean that the croup should not be steep but rather should be gently sloping to allow the dog to work properly.
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The Gordon Setter is known for his endurance and his aristocratic coloring.
Credit for the development of the Gordon Setter is given to Alexander, the Fourth Duke of Gordon (1843-1827).
Gordon Setters first came to the United States in 1842 when two were imported by Daniel Webster (the famous orator) and George Blunt.
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 Gordon Setter at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles
I believe this setter dog ashtray is bronze, he is quite heavy and has a lovely patina to it but I am not an expert in metals.
Gordon Setter Dog 1979 Picture History Beauty, brains and bird sense are the outstanding qualities of the handsome fl-and-tan Setter from Scotland whose ancient lineage dates back at least to 1620 when Markham, a writer of the time, praised the ''fl and fallow setting dog''; as ''hardest to endure labor.''
Gordon Setter Dog Pattreiouex Senior Service Gordon Setter cigarette card issued in 1939 by J. Pattreiouex Ltd. This card was given as a free premium and was inserted into a packet of 20 Senior Service cigarettes.
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 Home Page Meadowlands Gordon Setters
Stilmeadows had bred Gordon Setters for well over 30 years with an emphasis on quality not quantity, which is Meadowlands philosophy also.
Our first and primary concern is that our Gordon Setters are going to GOOD homes, where they will receive the love and care we feel is so very necessary.
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 Gordon Setter puppies for sale breeders Gordon Setters
The Gordon Setter is a tireless worker and enjoys abundant exercise and attention.
Gordon Setters can be stubborn on occasion, but if you are consistent and loving in your approach they are not difficult to train.
Gordon Setters were developed by the Fourth Duke of Gordon in the late 1700's.
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 Gordon Setter Information
The Gordon's characteristic eagerness to work for a master has never changed over the centuries, and neither has his intellect and retentive memory, which enabled him to improve with age with no need for retraining each season.
Gordon's are fl with tan markings, either a rich chestnut or a mahogany color.
Gordon Setters are generally a healthy breed, but can be prone to some health problems such as Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, and Hypothyroidism.
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 The History of Gordon Setters
One must remember that the Gordon Setter is an air scenting breed, he was developed over a long period of time for the sole purpose of setting game birds (mostly Grouse) on the heavy heather covered Scottish moors.
On the death of the 5th Duke Of Gordon in 1836 the title became extinct and the estate was passed on to his nephew the 5th Duke of Richmond.
The Gordon is a devoted one person/family dog who can be somewhat reserved with strangers, he is not the friend of every passer by, but instead lives solely for the pleasure of being near his owners.
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 What to feed a Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter's native environment in Scotland provided food sources of potatoes, wheat, corn, and poultry of the wild game variety.
I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for a Gordon Setter because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Gordon Setter can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Gordon Setter.
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 Gordon Setter : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
The original setters were bred with heavier Spanish pointers and a whole new and quite handsome type of dog was created.
Gordons were one of the foundation breeds represented in the American Kennel Club.
The Gordon Setter was imported into the United States by the great statesman Daniel Webster.
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 Gordon Setters
The Gordon Setter is intelligent, noble, and dignified, showing no signs of shyness or viciousness.
The most distinct characteristic of a Gordon Setter, besides its size, is its striking fl and tan coloration.
The average weight for a male Gordon Setter is between 55 and 80 pounds.
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 Sunset Gordon Setter Kennell
The Gordon Setters are devoted companions, gentle and eager to please at home as well as in the field.
Gordon Setters are intelligent, birdie and are know for their loyalty and obedience.
The Gordon Setter puppies receive their first shots at 6 weeks and are dewormed at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks.
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 Setter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Setter is a type of gundog used most often for hunting game such as quail, pheasant, and grouse.
Setters get their name from their distinctive stance; a sort of crouch or "set" upon finding their quarry.
Setters have a tendency to be happy, playful dogs and are usually very friendly both to people and other dogs.
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 rescue_program
The Miami Valley Gordon Setter Rescue program is part of a national network of regional Gordon rescue programs.
Most (but not all) of the people involved in breeding Gordons belong to the national breed club, the Gordon Setter Club of America (GSCA), which is firmly committed to the idea of producing sound dogs with good temperament, and also to protecting the breed from exploitation.
We believe in protecting our own, and that every Gordon, even those that are not bred by GSCA members, deserves to be in a good home where its owners love and appreciate the breed.
www.bettersetter.org /rescue_program.html   (460 words)

  
 Gordon Setter - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Gordon Setter - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Gordon Setter, breed of field dog, used chiefly in hunting birds, particularly woodcock.
Gordon, Lord George (1751-93), British religious agitator, born in London, and educated at Eton College.
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 Gordon Setter Advice
Because of their connection with their owners, Gordon Setter have a tendency to be jealous and protective.
Gordon setter’s are also great with children very caring and watchful.
Gordon’s can be great talkers; they can develop a vocabulary of barks and tones to express happiness.
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 Gordon Setter Puppy for Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Fairfield Kennel Gordon Setters is a small kennel in rural Pennsylvania offering healthy, home-raised Gordon Setter puppies to loving, responsible families.
Our dogs are firsthand members of our family, and we whelp and raise our puppies in our home with us, where they receive a ton of attention and gentle handling from the time they are born to the time they leave us for their new homes.
Gordon Setters are highly intelligent, highly driven dogs that require a firm hand and early and consistent obedience training to help them reach their full potential as wonderful family companions.
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 Gordon Setter Stamps
The stamp on the left was ultimately issued by with the Gordon Setter image from the overprint from Udmurtia.
The Gordon is not the subject of any of the stamps, but is in the border instead.
The picture at the left is a detail of the Gordon in the lower left corner of the souvenir sheet.
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 Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter was developed in the mid-sixteenth century in Scotland.
By the late eighteenth century, the Duke of Gordon had arrived at a breed resembling that of today.
Some believe that English and Irish Setters, the Collie, and the Bloodhound were used in developing the Gordon Setter.
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 Gordon Setter Rescue of Texas (a committee of the Sunbelt Gordon Setter Club)
Gordon setters shed, which can be minimized with regular brushing, especially in Texas during those long, hot summers.
The National Gordon Setter Rescue discourages placement of any dog into a home with children under the age of 10 years; however, depending on the dog's history and previous family, exceptions may be made.
To adopt a Gordon setter, please check back with us often, or contact Sid or Mary for an application so that you can be given early consideration for any dogs that come into the program.
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