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In this article I’ll talk about the traits and characteristics of a Gordon Setter.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"6/10"
This dog breed will do just fine with kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"10/10"
They are definitely affectionate with their family members. Such a lovely dog!
Intelligence
"10/10"
This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"10/10"
This breed has a lot of energy to burn. You will need to give them attention or lots of space to run.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"3/10"
They will require lots of work.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"3/10"
They are generally not recommended for apartments.
Amount Of Shedding
"10/10"
Expect lots of shedding from this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"6/10"
This dog breed is known to drool occasionally but that is not a nuisance for most people.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"10/10"
These dogs need lots of exercise. Ideally they need space to run.
Tendency to bark
"10/10"
This breed barks a lot or is very vocal.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"1/10"
This dog doesn’t like to be left alone and is likely going to suffer from separation anxiety.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"3/10"
They generally do not like other dogs around.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"6/10"
This dog breed may be indifferent to strangers.
Easy To Train
"10/10"
They are very easy to train.
Potential For Playfulness
"10/10"
These dogs just love to play. Please be prepared to spend a lot of energy with them.
References
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