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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Pointer or Laverack or Field? Find the right dog for you

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Other Names
What other names do they have?
English Pointer Laverack
Llewellin Setter
Lawerack
Field
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Pointer or English Setter or English Setter? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel weight comparison:
44-66 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) 35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) 18 inches (46 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) 18 inches (46 cm)

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which is more expensive?
$400-$500 $400-$600 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Field Spaniel is easier than average to get.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Field Spaniel dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel trainability comparison.
English Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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English Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Field Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Field Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Field Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Amiable
Energetic
Intelligent
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Mischievous
Sensitive
Docile
Sociable
Adaptable
Familiar
Cautious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?
Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Field Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel social needs comparison:
English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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English Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Field Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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English Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Field Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Field Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel playfulness comparison:
The English Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The English Setter is a playful breed.
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The Field Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?
Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Field Spaniel breed.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Field Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
English Setter 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.
Field Spaniel 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.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Field Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Field Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Field Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?
English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Heart Problems
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Field Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do English Pointer, English Setter and Field Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Field Spaniel: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel energy level comparison:
English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Field Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Field Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Field Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
2 to 3 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. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Field Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel coat comparison:
Dense Feathered Dense
Silky
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original English Pointer, English Setter and Field Spaniel color?
Black
White
Brown
Yellow
Tan
Blue
Orange
Tricolor
Liver
Lemon
Belton
Black
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel grooming comparison:
Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? English Pointer or English Setter or {name3 shedding:
English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Field Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?

Medium

The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Field Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Field Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Field Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Field Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel?
English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Field Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?
Yes
English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Field Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Field Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Pointer or English Setter or Field Spaniel? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel?

Not really

English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Field Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can English Pointer and English Setter and Field Spaniel have?
4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies

English Pointer vs English Setter vs Field Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
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 1894 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. 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 Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available Unknown 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

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