Whilst several books contain short chapters on the Gordon Setter breed the titles listed below are considered to be the most important.

If you require any further information on any of these publications please contact either Debra Harker or Maggy Halliday.

The Gordon Setter - History and Character by G St. G M Gompertz

First published in 1976, the late Godfrey Gompertz's book "The Gordon Setter, History and Character" quickly established itself as one of the best single breed books ever written. Unfortunately, later in the 1980's the author, thinking that he had sold all he could, pulped the remaining unbound copies. Recently, second hand copies have been advertised in a specialist second-hand book dealers' lists priced between £175 and £300.

Now the opportunity has been taken, with the full co-operation and encouragement of Godfrey Gompertz's family, to reprint the book. The text and photographs (4 in colour, 32 plates in black and white) are exactly the same as in the original but a page of a small number of corrections has been inserted at the end. The dust jacket has also been redesigned. This reissue is a high quality hardback, essential for any Gordon enthusiast.

Please contact Geoffrey Atkinson, Tel : +44 (0) 1330 811363 or Email : Geoffrey Atkinson for further details on the reissue of "The Gordon Setter - History and Character" by the late Godfrey Gompertz.

The Story of the Gordon Setter complied by Mildred K Adams, Appendix by Mrs Y Horrocks

Catalogues the breed's progress up to 1985, and is available from the GSA Gordon Goodies Shop.

You and Your Gordon Setter produced by the GSA

A brief guide to the breed in booklet form for new owners and is available from the GSA Gordon Goodies shop.

Gordon Setters Today by José Baddeley

From a general ownership and showing point of view, this is a recent publication on the breed and well worth having.

British Gordon Setter Champions 1978 - 1993 by A H & K M Dyde

If you are interested in the breeding of the breed's Champions, this is a must.

Gordon Setter by Lavonia Harper

Revision of Working Gordon Setters - Field Trials & Training by R F Truman

From a working perspective, this will encourage you to learn more about the working of the Gordon Setter.

Appendix To : Revision of Working Gordon Setters - Field Trials, Training & Comment by R F Truman

The Complete Gordon Setter by Jean Sanger Look and Anita Lustenberger

The most complete book on the history and development of the Gordon Setter in the USA.

The Field Gordon Setter - The Black and Tan Bombshell by Suzanne and Norman Sorby

Takes you through the steps of working your Gordon Setter, American style.

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Updated : 26 July, 2010