English Setter vs Irish Red Setter
Compare English Setter and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Setter
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
English Setter
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
Not Available
Height
52 – 68 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
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
English Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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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