Gordon Setter vs Hovawart
Compare the Gordon Setter to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Gordon Setters and Hovawarts.
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1210 AD
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Gordon Setter
Hovawart
