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Name	Rough Collie	Irish Setter	Field Spaniel
Origins	Scotland	Ireland	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	Field
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Irish Setter? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

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

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Field Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Sensitive Docile Sociable Adaptable Familiar Cautious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Field Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Field Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rough Collie indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Field Spaniel breed.
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Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Field Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Field Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish 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? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	The Rough Collie 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.	The Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Heart Problems Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Irish 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.
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Irish Setter and Field Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Field Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel energy level comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Field Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Field Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Field Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine	Dense Silky Waterproof
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Irish Setter and Field Spaniel color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Red Mahogany	Black Blue Golden Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Rough Collie or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Field Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high 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 Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Field Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Field Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish 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: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish 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 Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish 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?	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Irish Setter or Field Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	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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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?	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.	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: Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Field Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.

Rough Collie vs Irish 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rough Collie and Irish Setter and Field Spaniel have?	4-8 puppies	7-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Field Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding 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?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	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?	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	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 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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