Eurasier vs English Setter
Breed Compatibility
93% Compatible
Energy Level
Eurasier: Regular Exercise0.6
English Setter: Energetic0.8
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
Eurasier: Agreeable0.6
English Setter: Easy Training0.8
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Eurasier: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
English Setter: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Eurasier4/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Other Dogs
Eurasier3/5
English Setter4/5
Good with Strangers
Eurasier2/5
English Setter4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Eurasier
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Thyroid Problems: Hormone imbalances
Eye Issues: Various ocular conditions
Patellar Luxation: Kneecap displacement
von Willebrand's Disease: Blood clotting
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
Eurasier
Pros
Excellent family companion
Good with children
Calm temperament
Low barking tendency
Cons
Regular grooming needed
Reserved with strangers
Moderate exercise needs
Can be stubborn
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
Eurasier Fun Fact
Eurasiers are known as 'velcro dogs' due to their strong desire to stay close to their family members.
English Setter Fun Fact
Their unique speckled coat pattern, called 'belton,' is a trademark feature that only appears after birth.
Heritage & Purpose
Eurasier
Origin:
Developed in Germany during the 1960s by Julius Wipfel, combining various spitz breeds to create an ideal family companion dog with balanced temperament and striking appearance.
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
Eurasier
Regular brushing needed for double coat maintenance. Moderate exercise requirements must be met. Early socialization important for managing reserved nature with strangers.
English Setter
Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific issues recommended.
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