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- English Setter Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction
- English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview
- English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle
- Price of English Setter versus Price of Saint Berdoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle
- Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle
- Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do English Setters shed more than Saint Berdoodles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle?
- Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?
- Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?
- Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?
- How Kid-friendly are English Setters and Saint Berdoodles?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle?
- Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?
- Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Saint Berdoodle
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Setter
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Setter Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle? 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 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle.
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 Saint Berdoodle
English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview
A very important difference between the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Setter is a medium-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle is a large-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 Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Setter to the Saint Berdoodle 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 | Saint Berdoodle |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 15 to 30 inches |
Life Span | 11 to 15 years | 8 to 12 years |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 45 to 80 pounds | 40 to 180 pounds |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 10.0 years |
Average Price | $1020 | $2020 |
Price Range | $800 – $1200 | $1500 – $2500 |
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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Berdoodle is a better pet than the English Setter. So, you should get the Saint Berdoodle!
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 Saint Berdoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle
The English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Setter and the Saint Berdoodle.
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, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Price of English Setter versus Price of Saint Berdoodle
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 Saint Berdoodle puppy is $2020. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 113 Saint Berdoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the English Setter.
English Setter | Saint Berdoodle | |
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Average Price | $1020 | $2020 |
Price Range | $800 to $1200 | $1500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Setter and Saint Berdoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many English Setter puppies or how many Saint Berdoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of English Setters. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/english-setter-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of English Setters. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/saint-berdoodle-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Setter puppy or the Saint Berdoodle 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.
Is the English Setter Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?
English Setters do not adapt well to apartment living.
Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle
English Setters do not like to be left alone.
Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle
English Setters do have a very low tendency to drool.
Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle?
English Setters are OK for new dog owners.
Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.
Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Setters can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Saint Berdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do English Setters shed more than Saint Berdoodles?
English Setters shed moderately.
Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle?
English Setters are moderately easy to groom.
Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.
Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?
English Setters are fairly easy to train.
Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.
Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Setters can very well tolerate cold weather.
Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.
Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?
English Setters are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.
Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?
English Setters are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are English Setters and Saint Berdoodles?
English Setters get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Saint Berdoodle?
English Setters get along very well with other dogs.
Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.
Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?
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.
Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Saint Berdoodle
English Setters have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Saint Berdoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Saint Berdoodle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the English Setter and how the Saint Berdoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Setter and of the Saint Berdoodle to other breeds:
English Setter Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Setter versus Harrier English Setter versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi English Setter versus Labradoodle English Setter versus Keeshond English Setter versus Stabyhoun English Setter versus Pyredoodle English Setter versus Welsh Springer Spaniel English Setter versus Manchester Terrier English Setter versus Basenji English Setter versus Field Spaniel
Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Saint Berdoodle versus German Pinscher Saint Berdoodle versus Weimaraner Saint Berdoodle versus Biewer Terrier Saint Berdoodle versus Australian Cattle Dog Saint Berdoodle versus Lagotto Romagnolo Saint Berdoodle versus Curly-Coated Retriever Saint Berdoodle versus Samoyed Saint Berdoodle versus Miniature Poodle Saint Berdoodle versus Cane Corso Saint Berdoodle versus Xoloitzcuintli
Conclusion: English Setter versus Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle better suits you and your family.