Irish Setter vs Old Danish Pointing Dog
Compare Irish Setter and Old Danish Pointing Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Old Danish Pointing Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Old Danish Pointing Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
55 – 67 cm
50 – 60 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
26 – 35 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
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
Old Danish Pointing Dog
Very Smart
Quiet
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 Old Danish Pointing Dog
The Old Danish Pointing Dog is a sturdy, medium-sized Danish gundog with a white coat and brown patches. Calm and people-oriented, it hunts steadily at close range yet relaxes well at home. Sensitive but willing to cooperate, it needs gentle training, ample exercise, and regular health checks.
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