Boxer vs English Setter
Compare the Boxer to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and English Setters.
Boxer
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
English Setter
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1825 AD
Boxer
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
English Setter
Boxer
English Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
English Setter
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Boxer
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
English Setter
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Boxer
English Setter
Boxer
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boxer
English Setter
