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Name	Gordon Setter	Irish Setter	Flat-Coated Retriever
Origins	Scotland	Ireland	United Kingdom
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Gordon Castle Setters	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	Flatte Flattie Flatcoat
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Irish Setter? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 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)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever intelligence:	Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever trainability comparison.	Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Confident Loyal Fearless Eager	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	High: Gordon Setter 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: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever social needs comparison:	Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Gordon Setter 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.	Flat-Coated 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Gordon Setter 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.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	The Gordon Setter 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	Cancer
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Gordon Setter 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.	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Gordon Setter, Irish Setter and Flat-Coated Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Gordon Setter 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever energy level comparison:	Gordon Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Gordon Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Gordon Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Gordon Setter 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 Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine	Thick Shiny
Colors What are the original Gordon Setter, Irish Setter and Flat-Coated Retriever color?	Black Tan Red	Red Mahogany	Black Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding:	Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever 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: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Gordon Setter is an average drooler. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Yes Gordon Setter 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 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever 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. 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: Gordon Setter or Irish Setter or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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: Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Yes Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Gordon Setter and Irish Setter and Flat-Coated Retriever have?	6-8 puppies	7-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter vs Flat-Coated Retriever 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 1915 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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 Retrievers 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 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

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