Irish Setter vs Brittany (Breton)
Compare Irish Setter and Brittany (Breton): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Brittany (Breton)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Brittany (Breton)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
55 – 67 cm
47 – 51 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
20 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
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
Brittany (Breton)
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
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 Brittany (Breton)
The Brittany (Épagneul Breton) is a compact, athletic French gundog with a short or bobbed tail and easy‑care coat. Affectionate, sensitive, and highly energetic, it needs substantial daily exercise and gentle, positive training, thriving as both an active family companion and versatile hunting dog.
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