Flat Coated Retriever vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Flat Coated Retriever and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Flat Coated Retriever
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Not Available
Height
56 – 61 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
2/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
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
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health 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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