Brittany vs English Setter
Compare the Brittany to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and English Setters.
Brittany
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Brittany
English Setter
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1907 AD
1825 AD
Brittany
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brittany
English Setter
Brittany
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brittany
English Setter
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Brittany
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
Low
Brittany
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Brittany
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Brittany
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brittany
English Setter
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-12 Years
Brittany
English Setter
Brittany
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Brittany
English Setter
