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Adopting a Gordon Setter

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Gordon Setter - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Gordon Setter at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Gordon Setter is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Gordon Setters from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $2,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Gordon Setter would be through a rescue that specializes in Gordon Setters. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Gordon Setters in your area.

Gordon Setter fun facts

Fun Facts:

The breed was originally called "Black and Tan Setters," but were renamed "Gordon Setter" after the Duke of Gordon, who was responsible for developing the breed.

Secretary of State Daniel Webster was responsible for bringing the Gordon Setter to the United States in 1840s, and established the breed in America.

The Gordon Setter is the largest and heaviest of all the setter breeds.

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Gordon Setter Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Gordon Setter types to temperament and health issues to popular Gordon Setter mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.