Flat-coated Retriever vs Gordon Setter

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Gordon Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Gordon Setters.

Gordon Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-14 Years

8-10 Years

Height

23-27 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

45-80 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1700 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

55-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

22 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

None

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Single

Double

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium to Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

Gordon Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors