Irish Terrier vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Irish Terrier and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Terrier
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Terrier
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
Not Available
Height
44 – 50 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
11 – 15 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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 Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Stubborn
Medium
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
About Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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