Irish Setter vs Azawakh
Compare Irish Setter and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
55 – 67 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
1/5
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
Azawakh
Quiet
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 Azawakh
The Azawakh is an ancient Sahel sighthound: tall, ultra-lean and fast, bred by Tuareg nomads for guarding and hunting. Loyal and gentle with family but aloof with strangers, it needs secure fencing, ample daily exercise, a soft warm bed, and protection from cold due to its thin, short coat.
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