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Gordon Setter Growth Chart
The Gordon Setter is the largest and most powerfully built of the setters, a striking black-and-tan Scottish gundog with a calm, devoted temperament. Gordon puppies grow steadily through their first year, often looking substantial early and then refining as they mature. Most reach adult weight between 14 and 18 months, with males developing into notably heavier dogs than females.
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breeds.gordon-setter weight by age
Typical male and female puppy weight ranges by age, available in lb and kg. Individual puppies may vary.
Most breeds.gordon-setter puppies approach adult weight around 18 months, although individuals may finish earlier or later.
These estimated ranges combine the breed's adult weights with a size-based growth curve. They are not measured breed-specific percentiles or health targets. Month labels are rounded approximations; use the week values for each row. How these weight ranges are calculated
breeds.gordon-setter Growth Stages
Understanding the typical growth stages helps you know what to expect as your breeds.gordon-setter puppy grows.
Neonatal
0–2 weeksPuppies are born with eyes and ears closed, relying entirely on their mother. Rapid weight gain occurs during this period.
Socialization
3–12 weeksEyes and ears open. Puppies begin to explore, play, and learn social behaviors. This is a critical period for development.
Juvenile
3–8 monthsRapid growth continues. Puppies become more independent, start teething, and develop coordination.
Adolescent
8–14 monthsGrowth rate begins to slow. Puppies reach sexual maturity and may test boundaries. Muscle mass develops.
Young Adult
14–18 monthsGrowth is nearly complete. Your puppy is filling out and approaching adult proportions.
Adult
18+ monthsYour puppy has reached their full adult size. Weight should remain relatively stable with proper nutrition.
breeds.gordon-setter FAQ
How much will my Gordon Setter puppy weigh as an adult?
Adult Gordon Setters typically weigh between 45 and 80 lb overall. Males usually reach 55-80 lb and females usually 45-70 lb. As the heaviest of the setter breeds, a healthy Gordon carries more bone and substance than an English or Irish Setter of similar height.
At what age is a Gordon Setter fully grown?
Most Gordons reach adult weight between 14 and 18 months. Like many sporting breeds they can look nearly grown at a year while still adding muscle and coat through the second year. Puppies that grow very fast in the first six months often just pause and catch up in balance later.
How accurate is a Gordon Setter puppy weight chart?
It is a reliable guide, but this breed varies by line: field-bred Gordons often run lighter and racier than show-bred dogs with heavier bone. Puppies also go through phases where they grow up before they grow out, looking lean one month and solid the next. A consistent weighing routine smooths out that noise.
How much should a Gordon Setter puppy weigh at 12 weeks?
Check the 12-week row in the weight-by-age table above for the estimated male and female ranges. If your puppy falls well outside that band, re-check the scale, the lb/kg setting, and the age entry first — a single off reading is more common than a truly unusual puppy.
Do male and female Gordon Setters grow differently?
Males are usually clearly larger, typically 55-80 lb versus 45-70 lb for females. Growth pacing is similar through puppyhood, so the same chart works for both — males simply track toward the higher end of the overall range.