Irish Setter vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Irish Setter and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
55 – 67 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
4/5
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
Irish Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Irish Setter
Graceful Irish gundog with a mahogany red, feathered coat needing regular grooming. Medium‑large, athletic and high‑energy, it thrives on daily vigorous exercise and mental work. Affectionate, people‑oriented and playful, it’s good with families but needs consistent, positive training.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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