Foxhound vs English Setter
Compare the Foxhound to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and English Setters.
Foxhound
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
English Setter
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1825 AD
Foxhound
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
English Setter
Foxhound
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
English Setter
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Foxhound
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Foxhound
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Foxhound
English Setter
Foxhound
English Setter
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Foxhound
English Setter
