English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	English Setter	Blue Picardy Spaniel	Irish Setter
Origins	England	France	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	95	365	72
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Other Names	Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter	Épagneul Bleu de Picardie, Bleu Picard	Red Setter, Irish Red Setter
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition	Unknown	Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	$400-$600	$600-$800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter

Size	Large	Large Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	43-45 pounds (19-20 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	44 pounds (19.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Fine
Colors	Blue Belton Lemon Orange Tan Tricolor Liver	Speckled Gray Black	Mahogany Red
Grooming	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	English Setters shed moderately.	Blue Picardy Spaniels shed moderately.	Irish Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter

Temperament	Strong Willed Gentle Intelligent Mischievous Energetic	Active Calm Playful Adaptable Gentle Protective	Affectionate Energetic Lively Intelligent Companionable Independent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: English Setter's has great intelligence.	Average: Blue Picardy Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Irish Setter's has great intelligence.
Trainability	English Setters are easy to train.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are very easy to train.	Irish Setters are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Setter is a playful breed.	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Blue Picardy Spaniels 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	English Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Blue Picardy Spaniels 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	English Setters are a social breed.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are a social breed.	Irish Setters need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The English Setter is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel rarely barks.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	English Setters are average watchdogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Irish Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	English Setters are not the best to protect their territory.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are average defenders.	Irish Setters are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Blue Picardy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Setters have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Blue Picardy Spaniels have a higher than average 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	English Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Irish Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	English Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Blue Picardy Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Irish Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	English Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Irish Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	English Setters adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Blue Picardy Spaniels 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	English Setters do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Blue Picardy Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	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 - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter

Stranger Friendly	English Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Setters are cat-friendly dogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Setters are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	English Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Picardy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Setters are usually friendly towards other pets.	Blue Picardy Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Irish Setters are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Blue Picardy Spaniels 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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.	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.	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	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Blue Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like 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 - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Irish Setter

Health Issues	The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Ear Infections	Bloat Cancer Canine Leukocyte Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	English Setters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Blue Picardy Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Setters are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	English Setters need a lot of exercises.	Blue Picardy Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	English Setters are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Blue Picardy Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setters don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 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	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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 English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Setter vs Blue Picardy Spaniel 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	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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