Barbet vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Barbet and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Barbet
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Barbet
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Not Available
Height
53 – 65 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
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
Barbet
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Medium
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Barbet
The Barbet is an ancient French water dog, medium-sized and sturdy, with a dense woolly low-shedding coat. Cheerful and people-focused, it thrives on family life, regular grooming, and active exercise, excelling in water work and dog sports, but remains a relatively rare breed.
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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