Latest Gordon Setter Frequently Asked Questions:
We have had 5 and all of them suffered from this. I want to know if other owners also find this a problem.
Answer:Spay incontinence is very common when they are spayed young, I have seen many bitches with this problem. If they were not spayed young, I would look for a better Vet.
Have friends with Labs and Golden Retrievers what do they do that is also upland training. ie how similar is the retrieve training with hand and whistle
Answer:I have taught some of my upland bird dogs before to cast a certain direction by raising my hand, just like a person training a retriever. Many of the commands are the same, "heel", "whoa" or "stay", "fetch", "hold", "back" or "come". Im not sure what exactly what you are asking. If you want to train your gordon setter for upland hunting then start by introducing the dog to birds.
Answer:Gordon Setters are great dogs, but they are not for everybody Here is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you. http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/gordonsetters.html http://www.akc.org/breeds/gordon_setter/index.cfm http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/gordonsetter.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Setter
Prefer IA, WI, MN, ILL, MO states but can do some other semi-short travel.
Answer:Below, the first link is to an AKC breeders lookup. Type in your zip code and breeders will pop up, depending on your location and the radius you chose. AKC breeders usually sell "pet quality" pups on spay/neuter contracts. Some breeders will charge over $1,000 for a "pet quality" dog on a spay/neuter contract, which I think is a total ripoff, even if the dog has champion bloodlines. If you're planning on spaying or neutering your new puppy, why not try adopting? There are purebreds out there. Shelter dogs are generally up to date with shots and have already been spayed/neutered (but some shelters jump the gun and fix too before six months which is too young, so be careful).
he is getting quite big (6 months) and im not sure how much he needs please help? its a gordon not a golden
Answer:Your Golden Setter can be walked 4/5 times a day for about 1/2hr per walk. Progress until you can walk him 3 times a day for at least an hour morning and evening runs .A golden setter is a working class dog and not just a pet to have - they are bred for hunting/sniffing/retrieving - like a gun dog. You should be prepared for a lot of hard work in the cleaning/grooming section of his life. Feeding will, of course, be different from just a pet dog. He will need extra suppliments, get advice from your vet or web sites on golden retrievers.
