Gordon Setter — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Gordon Setter — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Gordon Setter originated in Great Britain and is covered by FCI Standard N° 6.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 7 (Pointing Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI height at the withers is 66 cm for males (26 inches) and 62 cm for females (24½ inches).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI weight is 29.5 kg for males (65 lb) and 25.5 kg for females (56 lb).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC height is 24 to 27 inches for males and 23 to 26 inches for females, with weights of 55 to 80 lb (males) and 45 to 70 lb (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is soft and shining, straight or slightly waved, with long hair on ears, underbody, chest and legs.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is deep, shining coal black with chestnut-red markings.