English Setter vs Field Spaniel

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

English Setter vs Field Spaniel
English Setter
Field Spaniel
English Setter
Field Spaniel
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General Details
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
34-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1825 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
English Setter
Field Spaniel
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
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Health Concerns
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Common Health Issues
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
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Setter
Field Spaniel
Breed Colors
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