Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Gordon Setter	English Setter	Irish Setter
Origins	Scotland	England	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	104	95	72
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Other Names	Gordon Castle Setters	Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter	Red Setter, Irish Red Setter
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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	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
Price	$800-$1000	$400-$600	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

Coat	Soft Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered	Fine
Colors	Tan Red Black	Blue Belton Lemon Orange Tan Tricolor Liver	Mahogany Red
Grooming	Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Gordon Setters shed moderately.	English Setters shed moderately.	Irish Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

Temperament	Alert Eager Intelligent Confident Fearless Loyal	Strong Willed Gentle Intelligent Mischievous Energetic	Affectionate Energetic Lively Intelligent Companionable Independent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Gordon Setter's has great intelligence.	Smart: English Setter's has great intelligence.	Smart: Irish Setter's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Gordon Setters are easy to train.	English Setters are easy to train.	Irish Setters are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed.	The English Setter is a playful breed.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Gordon Setters 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.	Irish Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Gordon Setters need for social interaction is average.	English Setters are a social breed.	Irish Setters need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally.	Average to high: The English Setter is a vocal breed.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Gordon Setters are good watchdogs.	English Setters are average watchdogs.	Irish Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Gordon Setters are average defenders.	English Setters are not the best to protect their territory.	Irish Setters are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Gordon Setters have an average 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.	Irish Setters have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home.	English Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Irish Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Gordon Setters have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	English Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Irish Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Gordon Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.	English Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Gordon Setters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Setters adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Setters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.	Irish Setters tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

Stranger Friendly	Gordon Setters are average friendly towards strangers.	English Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Gordon Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Gordon Setters are average friendly towards cats.	English Setters are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Gordon Setters are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	English Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Gordon Setters are generally with other pets.	English Setters are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Setters are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Gordon Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Irish Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	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.	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)	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.	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 Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Irish Setter 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 - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

Health Issues	The Gordon Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The English Setter 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.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Cancer Canine Leukocyte Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Gordon Setters are high energy dogs.	English Setters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Setters are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Gordon Setters need a lot of exercises.	English Setters need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Gordon Setters don't need too much sleep.	English Setters are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Irish Setters don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Gordon Setter is an average drooler.	The English Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Gordon Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter

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	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	7-10 puppies
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