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- English Setter Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
- English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
- English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler
- The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler
- Price of English Setter versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
- Adopting the English Setter versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
- Health Problems of English Setter versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler
- Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler
- Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do English Setters shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- How Kid-friendly are English Setters and Lancashire Heelers?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Lancashire Heeler
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Setter
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lancashire Heeler
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Setter Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the English Setter and for the Lancashire Heeler. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler
English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
A very important difference between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Setter is a medium-sized dog while the Lancashire Heeler is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the English Setter belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Lancashire Heeler belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Setter to the Lancashire Heeler based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | English Setter | Lancashire Heeler |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 11 to 15 years | 9 to 14 years |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 80 pounds | 13 to 15 pounds |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $1020 | $200 |
| Price Range | $800 – $1200 | $200 – $200 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the English Setter in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Lancashire Heeler. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a English Setter is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Lancashire Heeler is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Lancashire Heeler is a better pet than the English Setter. So, you should get the Lancashire Heeler!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler
Below is a list of where the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler
The English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler.
English Setters weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. English Setters are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.
On the other hand, Lancashire Heelers weigh 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lancashire Heelers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of English Setter versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
The average price of the English Setter puppy is $1020. The price of the English Setter typically ranges from $800 – $1200. However, the price of a English Setter can be as low as $450 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 114 English Setter puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Lancashire Heeler puppy is $200. The price of the Lancashire Heeler typically ranges from $200 – $200. However, the price of a Lancashire Heeler can be as low as $200 and as high as $200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Lancashire Heeler puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The English Setter is more expensive than the Lancashire Heeler.
| English Setter | Lancashire Heeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1020 | $200 |
| Price Range | $800 to $1200 | $200 to $200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Setter and Lancashire Heeler. For different price points, the charts show how many English Setter puppies or how many Lancashire Heeler puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of English Setters. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Lancashire Heelers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Setter puppy or the Lancashire Heeler puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the English Setter versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many English Setters and many Lancashire Heelers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male English Setter named Available – Walter/Phillip that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable English Setters like Available – Walter/Phillip on pefinder.com.
Also, like English Setters, Lancashire Heelers are also available for adoption. For example, Blue is a Male Lancashire Heeler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Lancashire Heelers like Blue that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Charley is the name of another English Setter (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Red Buttons, an adorable Male Lancashire Heeler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more English Setters and Lancashire Heelers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Health Problems of English Setter versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the English Setter is prone to more genetic health problems than the Lancashire Heeler.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the English Setter than for the Lancashire Heeler.
4 health tests are recommended for English Setter while 3 tests are recommended for the Lancashire Heeler.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in English Setters and in Lancashire Heelers.
English Setter Health Problems
English Setters are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Setter puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a English Setter puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Setter breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen English Setters for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Setters here.
Lancashire Heeler Health Problems
Lancashire Heelers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lancashire Heeler puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Lancashire Heeler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lancashire Heeler breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Lancashire Heelers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lancashire Heelers here.
Is the English Setter Better for Apartment Owners than the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters do not adapt well to apartment living.
Lancashire Heelers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler
English Setters do not like to be left alone.
Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler
English Setters do have a very low tendency to drool.
Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters are OK for new dog owners.
Lancashire Heelers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Setters can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Lancashire Heelers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do English Setters shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
English Setters shed moderately.
Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters are moderately easy to groom.
Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.
Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters are fairly easy to train.
Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.
Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Setters can very well tolerate cold weather.
Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
English Setters are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Lancashire Heelers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
English Setters are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Lancashire Heelers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are English Setters and Lancashire Heelers?
English Setters get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters get along very well with other dogs.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
English Setters have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Lancashire Heelers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Lancashire Heeler
English Setters have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Lancashire Heelers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Setter
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Setter that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the English Setter:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lancashire Heeler
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Lancashire Heeler that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Lancashire Heeler:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the English Setter and how the Lancashire Heeler compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Setter and of the Lancashire Heeler to other breeds:
English Setter Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Setter versus Field Spaniel English Setter versus Karelian Bear Dog English Setter versus Kai Ken English Setter versus Lhasapoo English Setter versus Scottish Deerhound English Setter versus Pointer English Setter versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier English Setter versus Bolognese English Setter versus Gordon Setter English Setter versus Whoodle
Lancashire Heeler Versus Other Dog Breeds
Lancashire Heeler versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Lancashire Heeler versus Saint Bernard Lancashire Heeler versus Kishu Ken Lancashire Heeler versus Australian Kelpie Lancashire Heeler versus Irish Terrier Lancashire Heeler versus Border Terrier Lancashire Heeler versus Cavapoo Lancashire Heeler versus Bulldog Lancashire Heeler versus Golden Cocker Retriever Lancashire Heeler versus Kishu Ken
Conclusion: English Setter versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the English Setter and the Lancashire Heeler better suits you and your family.