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Name	Golden Sheltie	Brittany	Irish Setter
Origins	Scotland	France	Ireland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Brittany? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter weight comparison:	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	45 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter height comparison:	16-22 inches (41-56 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inch (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$700-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	Very frequent: The Golden Sheltie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Confident Friendly Responsive Affectionate Reliable Lively Gentle Kind Trustworthy	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
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.	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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	High: Golden Sheltie 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: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Golden Sheltie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Sheltie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Golden Sheltie 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.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish 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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:	The Golden Sheltie is a playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	Average to High: The Golden Sheltie is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Sheltie breed in the home.	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 Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	Golden Shelties are commonly healthy dogs.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish 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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Haemophilia Trichiasis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Golden Sheltie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Sheltie, Brittany and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Golden Sheltie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish 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.	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 Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	3 to 4 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.	3 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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Golden Sheltie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Golden Sheltie, Brittany and Irish Setter color?	Black Tan Blue White Sable Golden Merle Light	White Orange Liver Roan	Red Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Golden Sheltie requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Golden Sheltie or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Golden Sheltie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish 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 Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish 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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Sheltie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Golden Sheltie is an average drooler. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Sheltie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Sheltie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Setter dogs are very 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 Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	Golden Sheltie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	Golden Sheltie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Sheltie or Brittany or Irish Setter?	Golden Sheltie dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	Yes Golden Sheltie 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 Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Golden Sheltie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Golden Shelties are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish 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 Sheltie or Brittany or Irish 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter?	Yes Golden Sheltie breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish 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 Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish 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 Sheltie and Brittany and Irish Setter have?	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	7-10 puppies
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Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	No data available	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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