Origin and use: Comes from Scotland were it was developed as a hard working hunting dog, strong but slow, by the Earl of Richmond and Gordon during the middle of the 19th century.
Height: dog 61 to 69 cm, bitch 58 to 66 cm
Weight: dog 25 to 34 kg, bitch 21 to 30 kg
Temperament: gentle, affectionate, loyal to family but reserved with strangers, strong personality
Useful information: If used for hunting, dry the dog well if it gets wet, and give a moderate amount of water to drink after the hunt. Six to ten days before the hunting season the sole pads should be submerged for five minutes per day in a solution recommended by your vet, to strengthen them.

Group clubs:
Natal Gundog Club. PO Box 500, Hillcrest, 3650
Secretary Tel. 031 460 3377
Gundog Club. PO Box 3992, Cramerview, 2060
Secretary Tel. 011 463 8008
Cape Gundog Club. PO Box 48171, Kommetjie, 7976
Secretary Tel. 021 783 2011

Please note: Should you not have success with any of the above addresses click here for KUSA's address list.

Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.