Breed Standards for the Gordon Setter
General Appearance:
Sturdily built with plenty of substance and bone.
Head: Well-defined stop,
low-set ears.
Coat: The shining coat is
coal black in color, without rustiness but with chestnut-red
markings.
Tail: Carried near
horizontal, tapering.
Size: Height is 24.5 – 26
inches and weight 56 – 65 pounds.
Gait: Bold, smooth and
effortless, with head carried proudly.
Temperament: Make lively,
enthusiastic companions and need the company of lively people.