| Breed |  English Setter |  Cavachon |
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| Origin | England | United States |
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| Group | Gundog | Crossbreed |
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| Size | Large | Small |
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| Coat | Long, silky, feathered | Soft, wavy or curly low-shedding coat |
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| Weight | 20 to 36 kg | 5 to 9 kg |
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| Height | 61 to 68 cm | 30 to 33 cm |
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| Lifespan | 10 to 13 yrs | 10 to 15 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 7/10 | 5/10 |
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| Affection | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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| Barking | 4/10 | 4/10 |
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| Good with children | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Trainability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Prey drive | 6/10 | 2/10 |
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| Copes alone | 5/10 | 3/10 |
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| Drool | 3/10 | 1/10 |
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| Shedding | 6/10 | 3/10 |
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| Flat fit | 4/10 | 9/10 |
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| Running cost | €116 / month | €66 / month |
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English Setter verdict
The gentleman of the gundogs: soft, sociable and built for open country.
Get one if
- · Active rural or semi-rural households
- · Families wanting a gentle, sociable large dog
- · Owners who enjoy long walks and free running
Think again if
- · City flats without daily access to open space
- · House-proud owners; feathering carries mud and burrs indoors
- · Anyone wanting a guard dog
Cavachon verdict
The small, sunny companion that fits almost any home.
Get one if
- · First-time owners
- · Families with children of any age
- · Flat dwellers and city households
Think again if
- · Homes where the dog would be alone all day
- · Owners unable to budget for regular grooming
- · Anyone wanting a jogging or hiking partner
