Australian Shepherd vs English Setter

Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd

Smart, Work-Oriented, Exuberant

English Setter
English Setter

Friendly, Mellow, Merry

Breed Compatibility

88% Compatible

Energy Level

Australian Shepherd: Energetic0.8
English Setter: Energetic0.8
Very Compatible

Trainability

Australian Shepherd: Eager to Please1.0
English Setter: Easy Training0.8
Very Compatible

Grooming Needs

Australian Shepherd: Weekly Brushing0.4
English Setter: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Very Compatible

Cost Category

Premium
Premium
Very Compatible

Compatibility with Others

Good with Children
Australian Shepherd5/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Other Dogs
Australian Shepherd3/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Strangers
Australian Shepherd3/5
English Setter4/5

Health & Care Comparison

Australian Shepherd

Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
MDR1 Gene: Drug sensitivity issue
CEA: Hereditary eye condition
Epilepsy: Neurological disorder
Cataracts: Vision impairment risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development

English Setter

Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Deafness: Hereditary hearing loss
Hypothyroidism: Thyroid hormone deficiency
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Eye Problems: Various ocular conditions
Bloat: Gastric dilatation risk

Pros & Cons Comparison

Australian Shepherd

Pros
Highly intelligent
Excellent work ethic
Versatile abilities
Strong protective instincts
Athletic and agile
Cons
High exercise needs
Intense herding instinct
Heavy shedding
Can be too energetic
Requires constant mental stimulation

English Setter

Pros
Gentle and friendly temperament
Excellent with children
Athletic and versatile
Good hunting companion
Cons
Regular grooming required
High exercise needs
Can be stubborn
Moderate shedding

Australian Shepherd Fun Fact

Australian Shepherds, despite their name, were actually developed in the western United States, not Australia!

English Setter Fun Fact

Their unique speckled coat pattern, called 'belton,' is a trademark feature that only appears after birth.

Heritage & Purpose

Australian Shepherd

Origin:

Developed in western United States during the 1800s, these dogs excelled in herding livestock across challenging terrain. Their versatile skills and keen intelligence made them invaluable to ranchers.

English Setter

Origin:

Developed in England during the 1800s for hunting game birds, these dogs excelled at 'setting' or crouching low when locating birds, allowing hunters to cast nets over the game.

Special Considerations

Australian Shepherd

Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Requires extensive daily exercise and mental stimulation. Health testing for MDR1 gene mutation recommended.

English Setter

Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific issues recommended.

Shedding

Seasonal

Shedding

Regularly

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