THE SETTER (GORDON).
Reading edition
J. R. Oughton’s, Dwight, Ill.
Heather Lad.
Origin.—The Duke of Gordon claims to be the originator of this breed (1820), being the outcome of a cross with a breed of setters he then owned, and one of his very keen-nosed collies.
Uses.—Hunting all kinds of game-birds.
* Scale of Points, Etc.
Value.
Head and neck 35
Shoulders and chest 12
Loins and quarters 12
Feet and legs 16
Color 10
Coat and feather 10
Tail 5
Total 100
Head.—Heavier than the English setter’s, broad at top between ears; skull slightly rounded; occiput well developed. Nose moderately long and broad across top; nostrils well distended. Some good ones show slight dewlap and haw.
Body.—Heavier than the English setter’s, but may be judged on same lines.
Color.—This is of great importance. The colors are black and tan. The black should be jet black (not brown nor rusty); the tan, a rich dark mahogany, grown on inside of thighs, down front of stifles, and on front legs to knees; muzzle also tan; spots over eyes well defined, also those on the points of shoulders.
