Irish Setter
VS
Toy Poodle
Irish Setter vs Toy Poodle
Compare Irish Setter and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 67 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Irish Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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