# Gordon Setter

> According to allpets.ai data | Source: allpets.ai

## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Size Category | Large |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 20.4–36.3 kg |
| Height Range | 58–69 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–13 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 18 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 350–500 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 60-90 min/day, vigorous running and field work
- **Grooming**: Weekly brushing, professional grooming every 6-8 weeks
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Joint health, eye examination, thyroid function, cardiac evaluation

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | high | Yes | Yes |
| Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus | adult | high | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | puppy | low | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Moderate
- **Ideal BCS**: 4/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 90 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 6–8
- **Dystocia Risk**: Low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Examination, PRA DNA Test, CCA DNA Test

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Trotting, galloping, pointing, quartering
- **Social**: Affectionate with family, alert with strangers, play-bowing
- **Comfort**: Stretching, self-grooming, resting in contact with owners
- **Stress/Displacement**: Panting, lip licking, pacing, yawning
- **Breed-Specific**: Pointing, freezing on scent, soft mouth retrieval

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Barking, whining, howling, grunting
- **Frequency Range**: 150-2000 Hz
- **Tendency**: Moderate

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Separation from owner, lack of exercise, loud noises
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: Moderate
- **Calming Interventions**: Adequate exercise, mental stimulation, puzzle toys, crate training
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Pointing posture, tail wagging amplitude, ear position, play bow
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Alert barking at strangers, whining for attention, excited barking during play
- **Interspecies Communication**: Strong visual communication with human handlers during hunting, responsive to hand signals

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