What health problems are common among Gordon Setters?
Finding out what health problems are specific to the Gordon Setter will help you better prepare for owning one, or change your mind about getting one altogether; either way the choice should be yours. Finding out what problems may be in store for you is responsible and informing you of that is exactly what any responsible breeder should do. Generally healthy dogs, the Gordon Setter can be infected with hip dysplasia, or several eye conditions. Ask each breeder about these health problems and if the parents have any history of these illnesses.
Finding out what health problems are specific to the Gordon Setter will help you better prepare for owning one, or change your mind about getting one altogether; either way the choice should be yours. Finding out what problems may be in store for you and informing you of that is exactly what any responsible breeder should do. Generally healthy dogs, the Gordon Setter can be infected with hip dysplasia, or several eye conditions. Ask each breeder about these health problems and if the parents have any history of these illnesses.
