Comparison: Gordon Setter and Irish Red and White Setter

Gordon Setter and Irish Red and White Setter are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Gordon Setter	Irish Red and White Setter
FCI group	7. Pointing dogs	7. Pointing dogs
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Ireland
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	62–66 cm	57–66 cm
Weight	25.5–29.5 kg	–
Recognition features	Deep coal-black coat with lustrous chestnut-red tan markings Substantial build compared by the standard to a weight-carrying hunter, yet with galloping lines Long, flat, silky feathering on ears, backs of legs and tail	White base with solid red patches, flecking on face and legs Long silky feathering on ears, legs, chest and tail, with short coat on the body Domed skull without occipital protuberance, unlike the Irish Red Setter
Coat	Short and fine on head, front of legs and ear tips, moderate length, flat and free of curl elsewhere; long, fine feathering. Deep shining coal black without rustiness, with chestnut-red tan markings (over the eyes, sides of muzzle, throat, two spots on chest, on legs). A very small white spot on the chest is permitted.	Long silky fine feathering on the back of the legs, outer ear flap, flank extending onto chest and throat, and tail; short, flat, curl-free coat elsewhere. Base colour white with solid red patches; flecking permitted around the face and on the legs.
Purpose	A setter for work before the gun: it searches for and points feathered game in the field and holds the point until the hunter comes up to shoot.	Primarily a gundog bred for the field, and also a companion and friend at home.

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