Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Comparison – Which dog is better Suomenlapinkoira or Laverack?

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Name	Finnish Lapphund	English Setter
Origins	Finland	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. What other names are these breeds known by?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter. Which breed is heavier?	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or English Setter? Is a Finnish Lapphund taller than an English Setter?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or English Setter?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare training requirements.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare alertness levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare territorial behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	English Setter 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? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare play drive and energy.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare adaptability levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or English Setter?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter. Which breed is healthier?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The English Setter 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: Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The English Setter 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: Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Finnish Lapphund and English Setter? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare drooling amounts.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter? Compare fur types.	Fluffy	Feathered
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or English Setter? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs shed more than English Setter dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare kid-friendliness.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or English Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or English Setter?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or English Setter? Can a Finnish Lapphund and an English Setter be friends? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs get along with English Setter dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare scenting abilities.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Finnish Lapphund or an English Setter? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which has larger litters?	2-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Finnish Lapphund and English Setter breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs English Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Finnish Lapphund and English Setter. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Unknown

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