Irish Setter vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Irish Setter and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
55 – 67 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
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 Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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