French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	French Bulldog	Golden Retriever	Irish Setter
Origins	England France	Scotland	Ireland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	4	3	72
Reviews	1	3	0
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Other Names	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat	Red Setter, Irish Red Setter
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$2000-$4000	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Size	Small	Large	Large
Weight	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Coat	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine
Colors	Brindle Cream Fawn White	Golden Light	Mahogany Red
Grooming	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.	Irish Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Temperament	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Affectionate Energetic Lively Intelligent Companionable Independent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Irish Setter's has great intelligence.
Trainability	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.	Irish Setters are very easy to train.
Playfulness	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Irish Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Irish Setters need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Irish Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.	Irish Setters are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Irish Setters have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Irish Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Irish Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Irish Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Setters tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Stranger Friendly	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Setters are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Irish Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Health Issues	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Bloat Cancer Canine Leukocyte Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Irish Setters are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setters don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies	7-10 puppies
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