Gordon Setter for sale in the Netherlands

The Gordon Setter is a large black-and-tan Scottish setter combining methodical field work with strong family bonds and late mental maturity. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: United Kingdom, Scotland
Height: Female approximately 62 cm, male approximately 66 cm
Weight: Female approximately 25.5 kg, male approximately 29.5 kg
Life expectancy: 11–13 years
Coat: Long, soft, black-and-tan and feathered. Comb several times weekly
Energy: Very high: field work, running, searching and training every day
Character: Loyal, sensitive, intelligent, courageous and hunting-oriented
Suitable for: Active hunting or sports homes with patience and intensive coat care

Background and temperament

The breed was developed in United Kingdom, Scotland as a large black-and-tan Scottish setter combining methodical field work with strong family bonds and late mental maturity. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Build recall, steadiness to game, retrieving and gun introduction carefully through rewards without trying to suppress hunting passion through harsh correction. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Plan long terrain exercise and hunting-oriented scent work every day and inspect ears, eyes, feet, muscles and ticks after field work. Coat care is: Long, soft, black-and-tan and feathered. Comb several times weekly. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request hip, elbow and ECVO results plus PRA DNA status and discuss gastric torsion, epilepsy, thyroid disease, cancer and ears. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.