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•   Gordon Setter Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Gordon Setters. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Gordon Setter The Gordon Setter was developed in eighteenth century Britain by the Earl of Gordon. It is noted for its perfectly chiseled face and head, as well as other stately features. •   Gordon Setter Breed Standard The Gordon Setter is a good-sized, sturdily built, black and tan dog, well muscled, with plenty of bone and substance, but active, upstanding and stylish, appearing capable of doing a full day's work in the field. He has a strong, rather short back, with well sprung ribs and a short tail. The head is fairly heavy and finely chiseled. •   Gordon Setter Dog - Breed Information The Gordon is the only gun dog developed in Scotland. The breed was stabilized by Alexander, the fourth Duke of Gordon, between the years of 1770 to 1820. It was originally called the Gordon Castle Setter. The Duke wanted a heavier type of setter of pleasing conformation, with keen scenting power and well adapted to his Scottish environment.