Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter

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

Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
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General Details
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1895 AD
1825 AD
Temperament
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
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
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Belgian Tervuren
English Setter
Breed Colors
Black
Cream and Black
Fawn and Black
Mahogany and Black
Silver and Black
Blue belton
Blue belton and tan
Lemon belton
Liver belton
Orange belton
White
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