8 Breeds Similar to English Setter

If you love the English Setter, these breeds share the most traits in common โ€” from size and energy level to grooming and trainability.

English Setter

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Irish Setter
1100% match

Irish Setter

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A stunning, flame-coated sporting dog known for grace and boundless enthusiasm. Irish Setters are outgoing, sweet-natured family dogs that love long runs and outdoor adventures.

Gordon Setter
2100% match

Gordon Setter

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The largest and most powerful of the setter breeds, with a striking black and tan coat. Gordon Setters are devoted, confident bird dogs that bond deeply with their owners and need vigorous daily exercise.

Flat-Coated Retriever
3100% match

Flat-Coated Retriever

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The eternal puppy of the retriever world โ€” joyful, exuberant, and slow to mature. Flat-Coated Retrievers are enthusiastic sporting dogs that bring boundless optimism to everything they do.

Labrador Retriever
490% match

Labrador Retriever

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America's most beloved family dog, known for a friendly temperament and eager-to-please attitude. Labs excel at everything from hunting to therapy work and are incredibly versatile.

Golden Retriever
590% match

Golden Retriever

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Friendly, reliable, and devoted, the Golden Retriever is one of the most popular family dogs in the world. They are eager to please and excel in obedience, agility, and as therapy dogs.

German Shorthaired Pointer
690% match

German Shorthaired Pointer

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An enthusiastic and versatile sporting dog built for endurance. German Shorthaired Pointers are tireless athletes who need an active owner to match their boundless energy.

Weimaraner
790% match

Weimaraner

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Known as the 'Gray Ghost' for their distinctive silver coat, the Weimaraner is a graceful, athletic hunting dog. They are highly energetic, intelligent, and deeply attached to their families.

Irish Water Spaniel
890% match

Irish Water Spaniel

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The tallest of all spaniels, with a distinctive curly liver coat and a rat-like tail. Irish Water Spaniels are hardworking retrievers with a clownish sense of humor and a natural love of water.