English Setter
VS
Cao da Serra de Aires
English Setter vs Cao da Serra de Aires
Compare English Setter and Cao da Serra de Aires side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
English Setter
Cao da Serra de Aires
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 68 cm
42 – 55 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
About Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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