Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Irish Water Spaniel and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Water Spaniel
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Not Available
Height
51 – 61 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
25 – 34 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
Not Available
3/5
Aggressiveness
Not Available
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 Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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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