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Jim Thacker has owned, bred, and campaigned Gordon Setters in the show ring and field since 1977 under the Dunbar kennel prefix. His dogs have earned titles in each part of the sport, including one Dual and Amateur Field Champion who was twice the parent club's Gun Dog of the Year. He previously judged AKC and American Field pointing breed trials and hunting tests, and has also judged Spaniel hunting tests. He is currently the Gordon Setter breed columnist for the AKC Gazette. He lives in southwest Ohio. Karolynne sits on the Board of the Irish Setter Club of America, and is the AKC Delegate to the breed. Additionally, Karolynne sits on the Board of the American Kennel Club and several of its entities. She is an AKC Judge of all sporting dogs, and the Sporting Group. Karolynne directs daytime streaming at the AKC National Championship and for Westminster Kennel Club. When not dealing with something that barks, she can be found conjuring up something good in the kitchen.
The tail is an important part of the Gordon Setter’s general appearance. Read and learn more about the correct tail set and carriage.
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For as long as anyone can remember, the motto of the Gordon Setter Club of America Inc. has been “Beauty, Brains and Bird Sense.”
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