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Gordon Setter
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Gordon Setter vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Gordon Setter and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Gordon Setter
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 66 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
20 – 36 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
1/5
Characteristics
Gordon Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is a substantial Scottish gundog with a black-and-tan silky coat, bred for stamina in harsh terrain. Intelligent, sensitive, and loyal, it bonds closely with family, needs plenty of daily exercise, kind consistent training, regular grooming, and careful health screening.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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