Field Spaniel vs Gordon Setter

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

Field Spaniel vs Gordon Setter
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
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General Details
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
34-50 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Traits
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Field Spaniel
Gordon Setter
Breed Colors
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