Gordon Setter

Gordon Setters are a large breed of dog related to the more common Irish Setters and English Setters. Physically and behaviourally these three breeds are similar. Gordon setters are black with tan features on their feet and near their eyes. (Irish setters are red and English setters are grey).

Setters are often said to be stupid. In reality, however, they are very intelligent in being able to figure out how to get out of enclosures and the like. The perception of stupidity probably relates to their fairly contemptuous attitude towards conventional dog obedience. Gordon Setters are intensely loyal to their owner and tend to be one-person dogs.