The Gordon Setter is not recommended for apartment life. It is relatively inactive indoors (if a Gordon Setter gets enough outdoor activity it will be calm when it is indoors) and does best with at least a large, safely fenced yard where it can run free. They like to roam, so a good fence around your property is essential.
Temperament :
The English Setter is a very gentle, placid, friendly dog. Excellent with children. Mild mannered and sensitive. He loves affection. Enthusiastic and lively outdoors, but relatively inactive indoors. With meek owners they will become willful. Can be difficult to housebreak. Rules, structure and training should start early to prevent development of bad habits. They need authoritative, calm, but firm, confident and consistent owners, but should never be harshly treated. Needs a lot of structure and enjoys playing with other dogs. English Setters are adequate watchdogs. They like to roam and are diggers and good jumpers. There are two types of English Setter: field and show. The field types are generally a bit smaller and lighter, and very active so they need more exercise than the show types. Both types need daily exercise to stay healthy and happy. A fenced yard is recommended. The English Setter tends to be quite vocal and can become a nuisance barker if not discouraged by the owners. Some English Setters may drool, although not obsessively like some of the Mastiff type dogs.
Height :
Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66cm)
Weight :
Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36kg) Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32kg)
Health problems :
Be careful not to overfeed this breed, for they tend to gain weight easily. Prone to hip dysplasia. English Setter bitches are prone to false pregnancies.
Living conditions :
Not recommended for apartment living and does best with at least an average-sized yard.
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