Gordon Setter vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Gordon Setter to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Gordon Setters and Scottish Deerhounds.
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1600 AD
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Gordon Setter
Scottish Deerhound
