| picture |  |  |
| physical traits | - strongest
- heaviest and slowest of setters | - small
- solid
- muscular
- not docile |
| colors | black with tan markings | - black
- steel/iron gray
- red or black brindle
- sandy or wheaten |
| personality/ temperament | - fearless
- willing
- intelligent
- loyal
- alert
- affectionate
- capable
- alert
- friendly
- relaxed
- obedient
- confident
- even-tempered
- sensitive
- | - dependable
- loyal
- alert
- spirited
- rugged
- fearless
- aloof toward strangers
- independent
- feisty
- hot-tempered
- sensitive
- quiet
- easily distracted |
| maintenance/ special needs | - lots of exercise
- long daily walks
- regular brushing
- protect from heat dark coat absorbs heat easily
- drools | - brush regularly
- requires tolerance to train |
| nickname | ... | - 'Scottie'
- Aberdeen Terrier |
| origination | Scotland | Scotland |
| bred for | hunt game birds | - hunt small ground vermin
- foxes and badgers in Scottish Highlands |
| identifying traits | - black and tan
- | ... |
| height | ... | 10~11 (inch) |
| height for male | 24~27 (inch) | ... |
| height for female | 23~26 (inch) | ... |
| ideal for | - family
- companion
- hunting
- gun dog
- other pets
- cooler weather | - one-person companionship
- watchdog
- city or country life
- any climate |
| good with kids? | yes | no |
| lifespan | 13 (year) | 13~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc-(sporting dog group)
- fci-(British and Irish Pointer Dog group)
- ukc
- saku
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(gundog group) | - akc
- ukc
- saku
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(terrier dog group)
- fci-(small sized terrier dog group)
- ckc |
| hair type | - moderate length
- soft
- shiny
- straight or wavy | - double coat
- short
- hard
- wiry
- tough
- straight topcoat
- soft
- dense undercoat |
| rescues | The Gordon Setter Club of America | ... |
| weight for male | 55~80 (lbs) | 19~23 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 45~70 (lbs) | 18~21 (lbs) |