The Gordon Setter Club of America (GSCA) and its members are responsible for writing the standard of excellence for the breed. This standard is adopted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and is used to judge dogs in AKC Conformation Dog Shows, as well as being a benchmark for breeders.
Beauty, brains and birdsense: these words describe the Gordon Setter. History suggests the existence of black and tan setters as far back as the 16th century in Scotland and England...
A Gordon Setter without at least a little regular grooming, will begin to lose his or her beautiful setter outline. Follow these step-by-step instructions to help keep your Gordon Setter looking their best.