Beagle vs English Setter

Compare the Beagle to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and English Setters.

Beagle vs English Setter
Beagle
English Setter
Beagle
English Setter
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General Details
Beagle
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Beagle
English Setter
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1825 AD
Temperament
Beagle
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
English Setter
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
English Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
English Setter
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Beagle
English Setter
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
English Setter
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
English Setter
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hemophilia A
Lysosomal storage diseases
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Beagle
English Setter
Breed Colors
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