Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pocket Beagle	Bergamasco	English Setter
Origins	England	Italy	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	620	181	95
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Other Names	Mini Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Miniature Beagle Toy Beagle Teacup Beagle	Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Bergamasco, Cane da pastore Bergamasco, Bergermaschi	Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	Unknown
Price	500-1500	$1000-$1300	$400-$600

General Appearance - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter

Size	Small	Large	Large
Weight	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)	Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter

Coat	Smooth Short	Dense Fine	Feathered
Colors	White Cream Black Tan Lemon Red Brown Liver Blue Gray	Grey	Blue Belton Lemon Orange Tan Tricolor Liver
Grooming	Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Pocket Beagles shed moderately.	Bergamascos shed none to minimal.	English Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter

Temperament	Gentle Sweet Lively Curious Happy Sociable Brave Intelligent Calm Loving Watchful Determined	Determined Patient Quiet Vigilant	Strong Willed Gentle Intelligent Mischievous Energetic
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Pocket Beagle's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: English Setter's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Pocket Beagles are easy to train.	Bergamascos aren't famous for their trainability.	English Setters are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed.	Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Setter is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bergamascos are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pocket Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bergamascos are highly affectionate dogs.	English Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pocket Beagles are a social breed.	Bergamascos are a social breed.	English Setters are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Pocket Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks.	Average to high: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Pocket Beagles are good watchdogs.	Bergamascos are good watchdogs.	English Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pocket Beagles are average defenders.	Bergamascos strongly protect their territory.	English Setters are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pocket Beagles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bergamascos 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pocket Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Bergamascos tend to escape less than other breeds.	English Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Pocket Beagles 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.	Bergamascos 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.	English Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pocket Beagles are apartment-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	English Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pocket Beagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bergamascos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Setters adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pocket Beagles 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.	Bergamascos 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.	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.
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 - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter

Stranger Friendly	Pocket Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	English Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pocket Beagles are cat-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards cats.	English Setters are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bergamasco is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pocket Beagles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bergamascos are generally with other pets.	English Setters are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pocket Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bergamascos 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.
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 Pocket Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bergamasco breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English 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 - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English Setter

Health Issues	The Pocket Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bergamascos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Eye Diseases Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Beagle Dwarfism Funny Puppy Syndrome Chinese Beagle Syndrome Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Cryptorchidism Hermaphroditism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Epiphyseal Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation	Bloat Joint Dysplasia Skin Allergies	No set
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	13-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Pocket Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bergamascos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Setters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pocket Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Bergamascos need quite a lot of exercise.	English Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Pocket Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bergamascos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	English Setters are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Pocket Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bergamasco 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.
Stinkiness	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bergamasco has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bergamasco is an average drooler.	The English Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pocket Beagle vs Bergamasco vs English 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	3-5 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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