Irish Setter vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Irish Setter and Large Münsterländer: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Large Münsterländer
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Large Münsterländer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
55 – 67 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
4/5
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
Large Münsterländer
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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