Gordon Setter Profile

children & other pets

Gordons are fond of and protective toward children. They'll put up with
a lot, and when they've had enough teasing or roughhousing, they'll walk
away. They may be a bit much for toddlers, though, being large enough to
accidentally knock them down.

Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always
supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent
any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach
your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to
try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should
ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Gordons get along with other dogs and cats if they're raised with them,
but they might not be so friendly toward strange dogs.

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