English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel
Compare English Setters to English Springer Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1825 AD
1700 AD
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
