English Setter vs Schapendoes
Breed Compatibility
88% Compatible
Energy Level
English Setter: Energetic0.8
Schapendoes: Regular Exercise0.6
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
English Setter: Easy Training0.8
Schapendoes: Easy Training0.8
Very Compatible
Grooming Needs
English Setter: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Schapendoes: Weekly Brushing0.4
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Moderate
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
English Setter4/5
Schapendoes3/5
Good with Other Dogs
English Setter4/5
Schapendoes5/5
Good with Strangers
English Setter4/5
Schapendoes3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
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
Schapendoes
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
PRA: Progressive retinal deterioration
Cataracts: Clouding of eye lens
Epilepsy: Neurological seizure disorder
Dental Issues: Periodontal disease risk
Patellar Luxation: Kneecap dislocation
Pros & Cons Comparison
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
Schapendoes
Pros
Excellent family companion
Good with children
Highly trainable
Weather-resistant coat
Athletic and agile
Cons
Regular grooming required
High exercise needs
Can be vocal
Strong herding instinct
English Setter Fun Fact
Their unique speckled coat pattern, called 'belton,' is a trademark feature that only appears after birth.
Schapendoes Fun Fact
Their distinctive shaggy coat naturally repels water and dirt, a trait developed for working in Dutch weather.
Heritage & Purpose
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.
Schapendoes
Origin:
Dutch shepherds developed these dogs in the 1800s to herd sheep in the Netherlands' challenging terrain. Their agile nature and weather-resistant coat proved invaluable.
Special Considerations
English Setter
Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific issues recommended.
Schapendoes
Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met. Early socialization important to manage herding instincts.
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