Pointer vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Pointer and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Pointer
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Pointer
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
Not Available
Height
61 – 69 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
20 – 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
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Pointer
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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