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Name	Irish Setter	Golden Retriever	Beauceron
Origins	Ireland	Scotland	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron breeds.	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron? Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron?	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is easiest to train?	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most alert?	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most protective?	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron? Compare temperaments.	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron?	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron social needs comparison:	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most playful?	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most flexible?	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron?	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beauceron 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.

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which uses mouth most during play?	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beauceron bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	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 Beauceron 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 Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has fewer health issues?	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	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

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which breed is most active?	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron?	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	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 Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. 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 Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. What colors are available?	Red Mahogany	Golden Light	Black Gray Tan Rust
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which drools least?	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	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 Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron? Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is best with kids?	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most 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 Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron?	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Setter or Golden Retriever or Beauceron?	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron?	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. 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 Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. 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.

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has most puppies?	7-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. 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.

Irish Setter vs Golden Retriever vs Beauceron Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, and Beauceron. Which has most 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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

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