Males typically reach a height of 24 to 27 inches and weigh 55 to 80 pounds. Females will reach a height of 23 to 26 inches and will weigh in somewhere between 45 and 70 pounds. They have dark brown and round eyes which are characteristic of the breed. Their muzzle is fairly lengthy, it measures about the same as their deep skull. The coat of the Gordon Setter is straight with a little bit of a wave and is known to be very soft and shiny.
Long hair is on the ears, stomach, chest, backs of the legs and on the tail.
For the most part the coat of the Gordon Setter is black in color with tan markings. These markings appear in mahogany or chestnut coloration. The markings appear in a few typical places. There are two spots over their eyes and markings on the side of their muzzle. There are also two very distinct spots on their chest and throat.