Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Golden Retriever | English Setter | Schipperke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Scotland | England |  Belgium |
| Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 3 | 95 | 110 |
| Reviews | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat | Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter | Spitzke, Spits, Spitske |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | 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. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 | Unknown | No set |
| Price | $1000-$2000 | $400-$600 | $600-$1000 |
General Appearance - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Size | Large | Large | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) | 12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | 15 pounds (5.6.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) | 10-13 inches (21-33 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) | 11.5 inches (27 cm) |
Hair & Care - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Coat | Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Feathered | Fluffy Soft Thick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Golden Light | Blue Belton Lemon Orange Tan Tricolor Liver | Apricot Tan Brown Blue Cream Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. | English Setters shed moderately. | Schipperkes shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Temperament | Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy | Strong Willed Gentle Intelligent Mischievous Energetic | Agile Curious Fearless Intelligent Confident Faithful Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: English Setter's has great intelligence. | Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. | English Setters are easy to train. | Schipperkes are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The English Setter is a playful breed. | The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | English Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Schipperkes are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | English Setters are a social breed. | Schipperkes need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Average to high: The English Setter is a vocal breed. | Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. | English Setters are average watchdogs. | Schipperkes are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. | English Setters are not the best to protect their territory. | Schipperkes are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | English Setters have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Schipperkes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. | English Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Schipperkes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Golden Retrievers 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. | English Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Schipperkes have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | English Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Schipperkes are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | English Setters adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Schipperkes adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | English Setters do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Stranger Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | English Setters are very stranger friendly dogs. | Schipperkes are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | English Setters are very kid-friendly dogs. | Schipperkes are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | English Setters are cat-friendly dogs. | Schipperkes are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | English Setters are very dog-friendly dogs. | Schipperkes are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Schipperke is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | English Setters are usually friendly towards other pets. | Schipperkes are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No English Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Schipperkes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Health Issues | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease | No set | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 13-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. | English Setters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Schipperkes are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | English Setters need a lot of exercises. | Schipperkes need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | English Setters are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Schipperkes don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 3 to 4 cups 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. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | 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. | The English Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Schipperke is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Golden Retriever vs English Setter vs Schipperke
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 3-7 puppies |
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