Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs English Setter

Compare the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and English Setters.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs English Setter
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
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General Details
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-26 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1807 AD
1825 AD
Temperament
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Cerebellar abiotrophy
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
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Setter
Breed Colors
Chocolate Brown
Chocolate Brown
Deadgrass
Deadgrass
Reddish Gold
Reddish Gold
Blue belton
Blue belton
Blue belton and tan
Blue belton and tan
Lemon belton
Lemon belton
Liver belton
Liver belton
Orange belton
Orange belton
White
White
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