Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Comparison – Which dog is better American Black And Tan Coonhound or Irish Red Setter?

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Name	Black and Tan Coonhound	Irish Setter
Origins	United States	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Black And Tan Coonhound	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter. Which breed is heavier?	50-75 pounds (45-64 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter? Is a Black and Tan Coonhound taller than an Irish Setter?	23-27 inches (58-68 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25 inches (63 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter. Which breed costs more?	$300-$400	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter?	Frequent: The Black and Tan Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare training requirements.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare alertness levels.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare territorial behaviors.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Gentle Outright Tempered Trusting Adaptable Lovable Easygoing	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter?	High: Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter? Which can be better for hunting?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Black and Tan Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Black and Tan Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black and Tan Coonhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare adaptability levels.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Black and Tan Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Black and Tan Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Black and Tan Coonhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black and Tan Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter. Which breed is healthier?	The Black and Tan Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter?	Average The Black and Tan Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Coonhound Paralysis Hemophilia B	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare activity levels.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare obesity risks.	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare daily food needs.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan	Red Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Black and Tan Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare drooling amounts.	The Black and Tan Coonhound is an average drooler. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Black and Tan Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter? Compare fur types.	Fine	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter? Do Black and Tan Coonhound dogs shed more than Irish Setter dogs?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare kid-friendliness.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Black and Tan Coonhound or Irish Setter? Can a Black and Tan Coonhound and an Irish Setter be friends? Do Black and Tan Coonhound dogs get along with Irish Setter dogs?	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter?	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Black and Tan Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Black and Tan Coonhound or an Irish Setter? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Black and Tan Coonhound and Irish Setter. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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