Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Gordon Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters.
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1700 AD
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
