English Foxhound vs English Setter
Compare the English Foxhound to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and English Setters.
English Foxhound
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
English Foxhound
English Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1825 AD
English Foxhound
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Foxhound
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Foxhound
English Setter
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Foxhound
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
English Foxhound
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Foxhound
English Setter
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Foxhound
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Foxhound
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Foxhound
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
English Foxhound
English Setter
