English Setter vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare English Setter and Miniature American Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Setter
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
English Setter
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
52 – 68 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
11 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
English Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Small
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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