Gordon setter

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of medium-sized setters having a black-and-tan coat.

Gordon setter

noun

1. a breed of large setter originating in Scotland, with a black-and-tan coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gordon setter¹

First recorded in 1860–65; after Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743–1827), Scottish sportsman partly responsible for developing the breed

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gordon setter¹

C19: named after Alexander Gordon (1743–1827), Scottish nobleman who promoted this breed

Example Sentences

In the 1930s, Jude Howard and his brothers had a Gordon setter whom their father named Dogue, after the Native Americans of Virginia and Maryland.

From Washington Post

Sarah: The Gordon setter’s name is Gavin, which strikes me as a lot to do to a dog.

From New York Times

In the living room, there are paintings Mr. Oates made of the couple’s dogs, and the mudroom has prints of English, Irish and Gordon setters that Ms. Oates collected.

From New York Times

He wasn’t just any dog, but a high-strung Gordon setter, a real handful.

From New York Times

Gordon setters are somewhat slow, and need a drink rather often, but they are wondrous sure, and Bolt, the retriever, was fleet of foot to run down a wounded bird.

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