Bracco Italiano vs English Setter
Breed Compatibility
100% Compatible
Energy Level
Bracco Italiano: Energetic0.8
English Setter: Energetic0.8
Very Compatible
Trainability
Bracco Italiano: Easy Training0.8
English Setter: Easy Training0.8
Very Compatible
Grooming Needs
Bracco Italiano: Occasional Bath/Brush0.2
English Setter: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Moderately Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Bracco Italiano4/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Other Dogs
Bracco Italiano4/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Strangers
Bracco Italiano3/5
English Setter4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Bracco Italiano
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Entropion: Eyelid rolls inward
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Ear Infections: Due to long ears
Eye Problems: Various conditions
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
Bracco Italiano
Pros
Excellent hunting abilities
Affectionate family companion
Intelligent and trainable
Good with children
Cons
Needs extensive exercise
Can be stubborn
Moderate drooling
Regular grooming required
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
Bracco Italiano Fun Fact
Their unique extended trot gait was specifically bred for covering large hunting areas efficiently.
English Setter Fun Fact
Their unique speckled coat pattern, called 'belton,' is a trademark feature that only appears after birth.
Heritage & Purpose
Bracco Italiano
Origin:
Dating back to the 4th-5th century in Italy, these dogs served as versatile hunting companions for nobility, excelling in pointing and retrieving game in varied terrain.
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
Bracco Italiano
Regular ear cleaning needed due to long ears. Moderate exercise requirements must be met daily. Hip and eye health should be monitored throughout life.
English Setter
Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific issues recommended.
Shedding
OccasionalShedding
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