Gordon Setter
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 24-27 inches (60-67.5 cm) |
Weight: | 25-36.5 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Half-moon shaped tail blade |
Life span: | 10-12 years |
Japanese Site: | Gordon Setter |
Overview
Ancestors of this breed, but is said to date back to the 16th century, they clearly understand the late 18th century. Lord Alexander Gordon Castle, Scotland Duke (Duke of Gordon) and is said to have come up with that name is just the name of the Duke of dogs. 19th century, lovers of American politicians Daniel Webster, the first Gordon Setter to import to America. Fascinated by its beauty and power, is said to gradually spread into lovers. Hound so great beast, has been improved to demonstrate their abilities throughout the year.
Characteristics
Overall good style, is a solid skeletal. In short, strong back, a little cut in the head as a sharp chisel. Eye color is dark brown, relatively short tail. Court or straight hair, takes a slight wave, soft and shiny. Ears, belly, limbs, and tail are decorated with bushy hair.
Temperament
Agile and lively, ideal family dog curious. There may be a loving and positive, even with fearless courage, active dogs. Equally, children may also have a reputation, especially with kid gloves. Very quiet, well understand the feelings of their owners. Strong vigilance against others, against other dogs may become aggressive. I also have an excellent watchdog suspicious. In hunting, the dog show, if given the opportunity to piss anything.
Color
Black, Chestnut. Red system mahogany markings above the eyes, beak, throat, chest, tip of the limb, inner thigh, and into the bottom of the tail, which is immiscible black. White spots on the chest and, as some have black pencil leg first.
How to Care & How to Train
To maintain the beauty and elegance, the court will require moderate care.
Exercise
Would be cumbersome and fail to exercise the dog nervous. Especially in urban areas thoroughly obedience trained, 2km long distance and walked over, and you need to run. Setter Like other species, since they tend to roam, to make life in the room becomes very difficult.
Disease to be careful
Osteochondrosis dissecans, generalized progressive retinal atrophy, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis dissecans, progressive retinal atrophy, elbow dysplasia
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Cerebellar ataxia
Inspection want to
Hip examination, inspection elbow, eye examination