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Name	Golden Sheltie	Brittany	Irish Setter
Origins	Scotland	France	Ireland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter breeds.	No data available	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter? Compare adult weight ranges.	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 Range Compare puppy costs for Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Find price differences between these breeds.	$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

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed ranks highest?	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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is easiest to train?	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 Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most alert?	Golden Sheltie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most protective?	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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter? Compare temperaments.	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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most vocal?	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.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most playful?	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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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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.
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Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most flexible?	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.
Alone Time Tolerance 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 Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has lowest bite risk?	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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has the strongest bite?	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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed lives longest?	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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which handles climate changes best?	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has fewer health issues?	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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Vet Care Frequency 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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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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most active?	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.
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Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which needs most food?	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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. What colors are available?	Black Tan Blue White Sable Golden Merle Light	White Orange Liver Roan	Red Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which requires most maintenance?	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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which drools 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has least natural smell?	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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
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

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best with kids?	Golden Sheltie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility 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
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 Capability Compare service dog potential between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best suited for water work?	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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has most military use?	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

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	7-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. What's recommended?	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.

Golden Sheltie vs Brittany vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. How are they classified internationally?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Golden Sheltie, Brittany, and Irish Setter. Which has most recognition?	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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