Afghan Hound vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Afghan Hound and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
Not Available
Height
63 – 74 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Afghan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
About Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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