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Today’s more modern name of the Gordon Setter was granted by the Kennel Club in 1924, in honour of the late 4th Duke of Gordon and the breed has been known as that ever since. Of the differing setter types the Gordon is considered to be both the biggest and heaviest.
Black and tan setter named after Duke of Gordon. Size. Large. Exercise. More than 2 hours per day. Size of home. Large house. Grooming. More than once a week. Coat length. Medium. Sheds. Yes. Lifespan. Over 10 years. Vulnerable native breed. Yes. Town or country. Country. Size of garden. Large garden. About this breed.
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Jan 1, 2020 · Although the KC first recognised the breed as recently as 1924, a distinctive setter strain, associated primarily with the kennels of the 4th Duke of Gordon at Gordon Castle in Moray, had been known much longer to sportsmen, especially to readers of The Field.
The Gordon Setter Association (GSA) has the declared objective of promoting the breed's interests, uniting those interested in the breed, and upholding the Standard of the Gordon Setter (as issued by the Kennel Club).
The Kennel Club applied the name 'Gordon Setter' to the breed in 1924. Before that they were known as black and tan setters, and were found in many kennels beside those of the Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743–1827).
- 45-70 lb (20-32 kg)
- Males
- Males
In 1923, The Kennel Club accepted the name Gordon Setter, not because the breed can be accredited solely to the Dukes, but because there is no doubt these Scottish noblemen played an important part in the development of the Gordon Setter.
George Blunt and Daniel Webster imported the breed to America in 1842 with the purchase of two dogs from the Duke of Gordon kennels, Rake and Rachael. These dogs founded the breed in this country, which the American Kennel Club recognized in 1892. Gordons were initially bred as bird dogs.
