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| Breed: Gordon Setter | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | 17th Century Scotland |
| Type of coat | shedding, wavy, medium length |
| Grooming | daily brushing, regular bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning |
| Average height | 23-27 inches |
| Average weight | 45-70 pounds |
| Activity level | very high outdoors, medium indoors |
| Watchdog | no, although it can be very vocal |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | reasonably high |
| Trainability | difficult, slow learners, don't press too hard |
| Compatibility with children | will bond closely with owners, no roughhousing |
| Character | beauty and brains in one package, good bird sense (and can you have too much of that?), affectionate, strength and stamina rather than speed |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard |
| Ideal owner | active leader with time to train, socialize, and exercise |
| Suggestions: | early socialization and obedience training |
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