English Setter vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the English Setter to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Welsh Terriers.
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1825 AD
1881 AD
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
English Setter
Welsh Terrier
