Gordon setter

American  

noun

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

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Gordon setter British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Gordon setter

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

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Gordon setter

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 ● Nov. 24, 2020

Andy: At the moment I’m just happy the Gordon setter is playing Switzerland between the English setter and the Irish setter.

From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2020

He lifted one, felt its point, replaced it, set down the case on the carpet, and fell to toying with the ears of the Gordon setter, which had come sniffing out of curiosity.

From The Ship of Stars by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

He was meant for a Gordon setter, I think, but it didn't go much further than intention.

From The Rose-Garden Husband by Widdemer, Margaret

The dogs stood before her—Tiger, the big hound, and Rose, a beautiful Gordon setter, "Let her alone," said the hermit to his canine companions.

From Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp Or, Lost in the Backwoods by Emerson, Alice B.