Gordon Setter Dog Names

There is simply an elegance about the Gordon Setter that demands attention no matter where they are; but most especially when they are seen posing in a conformation ring. Gio, or formally MBIS, MBISS, GCH-G Hillock Beaconfield Bellagio, has caught the attention of judges and breed enthusiasts across the country. In 2016, Gio was the number one Gordon Setter in the United States and won BISS, or best in specialty show at the 2016 Gordon Setter National Specialty. He also showed his heart out at the American Kennel Club’s Royal Canin National Dog Show and represented the Gordon Setter in the Group ring. Gio also earned a spot in the Top 20 Sporting Dogs for AKC. His sire is Champion Buteo’s Skywatch and his dam is Champion Hillock National Debt.

Gio was not just a fluke for his breeders Jolie and Sharon, a mother/daughter team. Hillock Kennel has produced a number of top winning Gordon Setters. In the late 1960s they started their journey with the Gordon Setter with Count of Blackmore. Four years after that a female Gordon Setter named Jennifer Gay Lady was purchased. Jennifer Gay Lady was later bred and produced their first champion, American and Canadian Champion O’Hillock’s Divine Sarah, or Sarah for short. Sarah produced MBISS/BIS Champion Heatherhill’s Battlestar, or Battle for short. Battle was the foundation dog for Hillock Kennel and was co-owned by Stephanie Walter of Heatherhill Kennel. Hillock Kennel and Heatherhill Kennel still co-breed and work together toward the betterment of the Gordon Setter. Hillock Kennel became an official breeder of Gordon Setters in 1970 and has since committed to producing healthy puppies that can be companions, hunters, and competitors. Hillock Kennel has bred over 75 champion Gordon Setters including several Best in Show winners, National Specialty winners, and AKC Eukanuba Dog Show/Royal Canin Dog Show winners.

Another Hillock Kennel Gordon Setter to set the show world on fire was MBISS GCH Hillock National Security or Nati as she was affectionately called. Nati was born on October 4, 2002 and lived to almost 14 years old. She passed away on August 22, 2016. Nati’s sire was Champion Hillock Orion Bright Star JH and her dam was Champion Hillock Beansnapper. Nati achieved success in 2007 and 2009 when she was named the number one Gordon Setter Female in the United States. In 2009, Nati was also named the number six Gordon Setter overall. She had multiple Sporting group wins and Best in Specialty Show wins. In 2007, Nati won Best of Opposite Sex at the AKC Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show and Best of Breed Bred by Exhibitor. At the Gordon Setter National Specialty in 2007, Nati earned an award of merit. In 2009, Nati returned to the National Specialty and won Best Bred by Exhibitor and Best of Opposite Sex. She then repeated her performance at the 2009 AKC Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show, winning Best of Opposite Sex and Best Bred by Exhibitor.