Originally developed in Europe, Gordon’s were known as Black and Tan setters. It’s believed they were brought to this country in the mid 1800’s, by Daniel Webster, long before many of the now popular breeds. They were the best ruffed grouse and woodcock dogs around. A Gordon Setter named "Knight" won at the first ever field trial in 1874. Gordon Setters are stylish, rather racy built, medium sized, muscular dogs, and symmetrical conformation throughout. They should have a strong fairly short back and a short tail, a fine head, intelligent expression, clear colors and a straight or slightly waved coat. Coloring is mostly black with light or dark tan markings on the muzzle, eyebrows, lower legs and feet. Sometimes a little white on the chest is evident. Shoulder height should be between 22" to 25" for males and females will be 21" to 24.
  Gordon’s are said to have the brains, bird desire, beauty and a connection with their owners that set this breed apart from others. They are excellent hunting dogs, companions, and calm family pets. Gordon’s are said to be aloof towards strangers and loyal almost to a fault to the person of their choosing, a one-person dog. They do not do well locked in a kennel all day and night. These dogs need contact with their owners, to lie at your feet (or on the couch) and play with your family, always waiting to go on the next adventure. They are a working breed and live to hunt. I have never seen my dogs happier than when they are in the field doing what they’ve been bred to do.
  We are a small breeder striving to produce dogs that you would be proud to own. At this time we produce about one litter of puppies a year. Our objective is to produce early starting, good looking, biddable, intense and companion / gundogs with lots of point. These dogs will work out to 75 yards in thick cover and out to approx 350 yards in thin cover. These are working lines of setters that are being hunted on Prairie Grouse, Woodland Grouse, Chukar, Huns, Valley Quail, and when traveling, Pheasant and Woodcock. We test our dogs in AKC Hunt Tests and occasionally participate in AKC Field Trials. We also ensure we are breeding healthy and happy dogs by having our dogs tested for genetic problems. Puppies are raised using the “Super Puppy Program” as developed by the military. Bettering the breed is ultimately our goal.