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Name	English Setter	Border Collie	Siberian Husky
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	Russia
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	95	38	12
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky breeds.	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$600-$800	$700-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is easiest to train?	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most alert?	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most protective?	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky?	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Border Collie dogs 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. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most playful?	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
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English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?	English Setter dogs 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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which uses mouth most during play?	English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which handles climate changes best?	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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has fewer health issues?	The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most active?	English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?	English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
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English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which needs most food?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. What colors are available?	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which drools least?	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fluffy
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? English Setter or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best with kids?	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Setter or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky?	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

English Setter vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Setter, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most recognition?	Unknown	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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

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