Irish Setter
VS
Hovawart
Irish Setter vs Hovawart
Compare Irish Setter and Hovawart side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Irish Setter
Hovawart
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 67 cm
58 – 70 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
4/5
Characteristics
Irish Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
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 Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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