English Setter vs Golden Retriever
Compare the English Setter to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Golden Retrievers.
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1825 AD
1865 AD
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Golden Retriever
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
English Setter
Golden Retriever
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
English Setter
Golden Retriever
