Weimaraner has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

English Setter tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Alert
Energetic
Intelligent
Steady
Social
Aloof
Fast
Powerful
Stubborn

Strong
Willed
Gentle
Intelligent
Mischievous
Energetic

Germany

England

Gun Dog, Hunting Dog

Gundog, Setter, Pointer, Hunter

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Unknown

1800s

1300s

Sporting (AKC:1943)
Gundogs (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1884)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hazel
Amber

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Gray
Silver

Brown
Red
Blue

Weimaraners have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Setters have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Weimaraners are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

English Setters have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

The Weimaraner is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

While the English Setter breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Cherry Eye
Sebaceous Adenitis
Urolithiasis
Bloat
Hemophilia A
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hypodysmyelinogenesis

Ectropion
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Eye
Hip
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Hearing
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Weimaraners thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

English Setters' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Weimaraner has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

English Setter has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Weimaraners are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Setters sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Weimaraner drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

English Setter has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

While Weimaraner dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

English Setter dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

Walking, Puppy playtime, Running, Sniffing, Hiking, Playing fetch, Chase, Fetch, Walk, Run, Sniff, Catch treats, Digging, Searching, Casual walking, Cuddels, Belly sraching

Walk, Run, Hunt, Walking, Chase, Fetch, Shake, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Swim, Beach, Cuddl

Weimaraners are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

English Setters are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Weimaraner, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Setter, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Weimaraners usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Setters usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Weimaraner is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The English Setter requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Weimaraner should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, English Setter should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Weimaraner feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) English Setter feed 3.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Weimaraners are not the best choice for families with kids.

English Setters make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Weimaraners are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Setters are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Weimaraners are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Setters are highly friendly around strangers.

Weimaraners are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

English Setters are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.