Pointer
VS
Irish Setter
Pointer vs Irish Setter
Compare Pointer and Irish Setter 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
Pointer
Irish Setter
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Irish Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
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 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.
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