English Setter vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the English Setter to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Flat-coated Retrievers.

English Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

8-10 Years

Height

23-27 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

45-80 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1825 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

45-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

21 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Cancer

Hip dysplasia

Von willebrand's disease

Progressive retinal atrophy

Allergies

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Heart problems

Eye diseases

Hemophilia A

Lysosomal storage diseases

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Smooth

Double

Coat Texture

Silky

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium to Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

English Setter

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors