Irish Setter vs Australian Terrier
Compare Irish Setter and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 67 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
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
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Australian Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
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 Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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