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Name	English Setter	Brittany	Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins	England	France	Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel breeds.	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Welsh Cocker Spaniel Welsh Starter Welshie Welsh Springer
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 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), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel? English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$700-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is easier than average to get.

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Active Playful Stubborn Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal
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: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel social needs comparison:	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Brittany indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed.
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English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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.	Brittany 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 Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniel: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Brittany 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Welsh Springer Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
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English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. What colors are available?	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton	White Orange Liver Roan	Red White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which drools least?	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Feathered	Silky Soft Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel? English Setter or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
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English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is best with kids?	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very 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.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Setter or Brittany or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Setter vs Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Brittany vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Setter, Brittany, and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has most recognition?	Unknown	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	No data available

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