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Gordon Setter
VS
Fila Brasileiro
Gordon Setter vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare Gordon Setter and Fila Brasileiro 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
Gordon Setter
Fila Brasileiro
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 66 cm
60 – 75 cm
Weight
20 – 36 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Gordon Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
Fila Brasileiro
Super smart
Low grooming
Giant
Summary
About Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is a substantial Scottish gundog with a black-and-tan silky coat, bred for stamina in harsh terrain. Intelligent, sensitive, and loyal, it bonds closely with family, needs plenty of daily exercise, kind consistent training, regular grooming, and careful health screening.
About Fila Brasileiro
Large Brazilian mastiff bred for guarding and big‑game hunting. Massive, agile, with loose skin and short coat. Deeply loyal and gentle with family but wary of strangers. Needs experienced, confident handling, careful socialisation, space, and steady, structured training.
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