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Name	English Setter	Golden Retriever	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	England	Scotland	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Setter or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1000-$2000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel intelligence:	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel trainability comparison.	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Cocker 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 Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English Cocker Spaniel 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.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	The English Setter 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 English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure
Veterinarian Visits 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.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do English Setter, Golden Retriever and English Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:	English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	4 to 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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered
Colors What are the original English Setter, Golden Retriever and English Cocker Spaniel color?	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton	Golden Light	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? English Setter or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Cocker 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.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No English Cocker 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.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: English Setter or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can English Setter and Golden Retriever and English Cocker Spaniel have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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English Setter vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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