American Foxhound vs Irish Red Setter
Compare American Foxhound and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Foxhound
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
American Foxhound
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Not Available
Height
53 – 64 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
27 – 32 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
American Foxhound
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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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