Large Münsterländer vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Large Münsterländer and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Large Münsterländer
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Large Münsterländer
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
Not Available
Height
58 – 65 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
29 – 30 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
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
Large Münsterländer
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
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.
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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