Gordon Setter has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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

Alert
Eager
Intelligent
Confident
Fearless
Loyal

Active
Protective
Trainable
Keen
Sweet
Tempered

Gordon Setters make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Bull Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

England

Setting Spaniel

Bulldog, Old English Terrier

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
United Kennel Club

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
United Kennel Club

1600s

1800s

Sporting (AKC:1884)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle
Red

Gordon Setters are known for their coat length.

Bull Terriers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

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

Bull Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Bull Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Gastric Torsion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems
Mitral Valve Disease
Lethal Acrodermatitis

Otitis Externa
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Eye Disease
Laryngeal Paralysis

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Blood Test
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Skin Scraping

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

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

Gordon Setter has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Gordon Setters need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bull Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Gordon Setters are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bull Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Gordon Setter is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Bull Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Gordon Setters bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Bull Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Bull Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Gordon Setter, it's at least 15 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 Bull Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Gordon Setters require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Bull Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Gordon Setter 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 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Bull Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Gordon Setter is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bull Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Gordon Setter is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bull Terrier is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

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

The Gordon Setter is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

The Bull Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Bull Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Gordon Setters are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bull Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Gordon Setters are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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