The Gordon Setter( (Definite introduction)
The ideal height for males of the Gordon Setter should be approximately 24 to 27 inches at the withers; for females, the ideal height at the withers should be approximately 23 to 26 inches. The ideal male body weight should be about 55 to 80 pounds; the female should be about 45 to 70 pounds. This is the basis for inferring his weight and shoulder height. Because it is a working dog, being too fat or too thin will also affect its working efficiency.
The ratio of this dog's weight to height determines that he is heavier than other setters. Ratio: The distance from the chest to the back of the thigh is very consistent with the size of the shoulders. The Gordon Setter is very bone-rich. Uniformity and quality are crucial. It is preferable for a dog to be harmonious in all aspects, rather than one person to be very good and the other very poor. The smooth, relaxed gait, with the head held high, is typical of the breed.
Head
The head is deep but not very wide, with plenty of brain space. Eyes: Good size, neither too deep nor too overset, dark brown, translucent and bright. The shape is oval rather than round. Eyelids close. Ears: set low on the skull, almost at the level of the eyes. Quite large, thin, folded, and hung on both sides of the head. Skull: Finely rounded, well sized, wide between the ears, slanting above and below the eyes, and as narrow as the head allows for the cheeks. The head has a clean and precise stop. Tone: Whether viewed from above or from the side, it is quite long and not pointed. The upper lip does not droop. The length of the muzzle is consistent with the length of the skull (from stop to occiput), and the surfaces of the muzzle and skull are parallel to each other. Nose: The nose is broad, the nostrils are spread, and the color is black. The lip line starts from the nose and spreads toward the lips, forming a prominent and very clear square surface. Teeth: Thick and white, scissor bite, pincer bite or bite. Dental dents due to canine distemper or other diseases are not considered a fault.
Neck, topline, body
Neck: long, well arched, without dewlap. Topline: Slightly sloping. Body: Short from shoulder blades to croup. Chest deep, not very broad in front; ribs well supported; ample lung space. Chest depth spreads to the elbows. The prosternum is well overextended. The waist is short and wide, not rounded. Buttocks are almost flat, tenThe points are slightly tilted toward the tail target. Tail: Short, not extending below the hock, carried horizontally or almost horizontally. The tail should not be docked, the root of the tail should be strong and the end should be tapered. The posture of the tail is very critical to the complete posture. When the bending angle of the first tail bone is too strong, the tail will be raised too high or too low. The position of the tail is related to the evaluation of the structure of the croup.
Forequarters
The top of the shoulder blades is delicate and sloping back. The upper end of the scapula rests on all. Viewed from the front, the neck and shoulder blades are connected very smoothly. Starting from the neck, it spreads down in a very flat line and gradually widens towards the shoulder blades. When he stands, his forelimbs are straight to the ground, and his shoulder blades and upper arm bones are at an angle of close to 90 degrees. The forelegs are of strong bones, straight without bending, and the elbows are free and neither turned in nor turned out. The pasterns are thick, short, almost straight with only a slight slant. Dewclaws may be removed. The paws look like cat feet, with close, arched toes and hair between the toes. The pads of the toes are full and the pads of the heels are deep. The claws turn neither in nor out.
Hindquarters
The hindquarters are long, flat and muscular from hip to hock; short and thick from hock to paw. The stifle joints and hock joints are excessively bent, neither turning in nor turning out. When he stood, his back pasterns were straight to the ground. The thighbone hangs downward, parallel to the dotted line drawn from the hock. The feet are connected to the forequarters.
Coat
Coat is soft and shiny, straight or slightly wavy, but not curved. The hair on the ears, abdomen, chest, back, back of the front and rear legs and the tail is longer. The feathers start from close to the root of the tail and are slightly wavy or straight, forming a triangular appearance. When they are growing, they are all relatively short. .
Color and pattern
Black with brown pattern, it can also be maroon or mahogany. Black pencil lines are allowed on the toes. The border between black and brown is clear. Not all brown hair is mixed with black. Brown hair is located in the lower areas: (1) There are two clear freckles above the eyes, no more than 3/4 inch in diameter. (2) Both sides of the breath. The brown color does not extend to the top of the breath, and at the end of the breath, there is a similar stripe-like brown pattern surrounding it, from one side to the other. (3) In the throat position. (4) Two large and clean plaques are located on the chest. (5) The inside of the hind legs expands downward to the front of the knee joint and continues to widen. The distance from the hock to the paw has expanded to the surface of the hind legs. However, the black color is not completely removed from the back of the hind legs. (6) The forelimbs extend from the wrist bone or slightly higher to the paws. (7) Around the penetration hole. (8) White freckles on the chest are allowed, but the smaller the better.
Dogs whose main color is brown, red or light yellow and do not show the typical pattern of the Gordon Setter will be disqualified in the competition.Disqualified.
Gait
The gait is rough, powerful, powerful and cheerful. During exercise, the head is raised and the tail is maintained in a "flag" shape. From the past observation, when the forelimbs are raised or lowered, they all communicate in a general straight line. That is to say, the shoulder blades, elbows, and pasterns all communicate in a straight line. When viewed from the front, the hock, stifle, and hip joints all communicate in a straight line. So he should be flowing straight forward, without his feet kicking in or out. Viewed from the side, the lifting and stretching of the forelimbs can coordinate the activation of the hind limbs. The hindquarters are stretched forward and full, and the rear kick is powerful and far, making the stride long and powerful in starting. The impression of his overall movements is one of smooth vibration, quiet rhythm, satisfying movement, light, effective and coordinated.
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