Meet Homer, a 5-year-old Gordon Setter.
Homer is a very handsome dog, with his silky shiny black-and-tan coat and noble looks. He wasn't too keen to pose, as he was really excited about going to the nearby park for his evening walk, but a couple of treats proved to be just the right kind of encouragement. After a couple of minutes, however, Homer bossily pulled on the lead and indicated that standing around and chatting when a serious hunting dog wanted to have a good old run around the park was not on.
Homer's owner told me that, like all setters, Homer loves long walks, preferably in the woods. As there aren't many woods around London (Hampstead Heath being the closest one gets in London), Homer's owners often go to Norway, where he has an ample opportunity to roam freely among beautiful unspoiled nature. Now, that's what I call going the extra mile for your dog!
The Gordon Setter is an old Scottish breed used to flush for gun and retrieve game. Once popular, Gordons have been recently listed by the Kennel Club as being at risk of extinction. It is a shame as they are wonderful dogs, quick to learn, hard-working and loving towards family and children.
More about Gordon Setter: The British Gordon Setter Club
