Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	Field Spaniel	Irish Red and White Setter
Origins	France	England	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	160	145	154
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Other Names	PBGV, Small Vendeen Basset, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen	Field	Irish RW Setter, IRWS
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1990 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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 Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$1200-$1600	$800-$1000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter

Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	35.5 pounds (16 kg)	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	13-15 inches (34-38 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Avg. Height	14 inches (36 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter

Coat	Wiry Shaggy	Dense Silky Waterproof	Silky
Colors	Black & Tan White & Gray White & Orange White & Black White Black & Tan	Golden Liver Blue Roan Black	Red White
Grooming	Average: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed moderately.	Field Spaniels shed moderately.	Irish Red and White Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter

Temperament	Active Friendly Independent Intelligent Extroverted Happy Lively	Adaptable Docile Sensitive Cautious Familiar Sociable	Affectionate Energetic Playful Devoted Loyal Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Field Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens aren't famous for their trainability.	Field Spaniels are easy to train.	Irish Red and White Setters are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a playful breed.	The Field Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a 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	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Field Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Irish Red and White Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens need for social interaction is average.	Field Spaniels are a social breed.	Irish Red and White Setters are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average watchdogs.	Field Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Irish Red and White Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can't provide protection for their territory.	Field Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Irish Red and White Setters can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Field Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Field Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Irish Red and White Setters have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is strong enough to escape from home.	Field Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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.	Field Spaniels have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Irish Red and White Setters 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.
Apartment Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are apartment-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setters are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Field Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Red and White 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.	Field Spaniels 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 Red and White 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.
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 - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter

Stranger Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are stranger friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Red and White Setters are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are kid-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average friendly towards cats.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Red and White Setters are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are very dog-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Field 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	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are generally with other pets.	Field Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Irish Red and White Setters are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Field Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Irish Red and White 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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	Not really Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Field Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Irish Red and White 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 - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter

Health Issues	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are commonly healthy dogs.	The Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	No set
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	11-15 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Field Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Irish Red and White Setters are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average exercise need.	Field Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Irish Red and White Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Field Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Irish Red and White Setters don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Field Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Field Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Field Spaniel vs Irish Red and White 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	4-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-12 puppies
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