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Name	Golden Retriever	French Spaniel	Irish Red and White Setter
Origins	Scotland	France	Ireland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	IRWS Irish RW Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or French Spaniel? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: French Spaniel 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: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	French Spaniel 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 Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	French 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.	Irish Red and White Setter 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

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter 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 Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Red and White Setter 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:	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter mouthiness comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Irish Red and White Setter 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: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, French Spaniel and Irish Red and White Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 Irish Red and White Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Wavy Glossy	Silky
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, French Spaniel and Irish Red and White Setter color?	Golden Light	White Liver	Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter 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: Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter 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, Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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 French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Red and White Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Golden Retriever or French Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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?	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.	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: Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Red and White Setter 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.

Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter 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 Golden Retriever and French Spaniel and Irish Red and White Setter have?	5-10 puppies	3-7 puppies	6-12 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs French Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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