Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Comparison – Which dog is better Curly Retriever or Irish Red Setter?

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Name	Goldendoodle	Irish Setter
Origins	United States Canada	Ireland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	447	72
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Is the Goldendoodle bigger than the Irish Setter breed? Is a Goldendoodle smaller than an Irish Setter?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter weight comparison:	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 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?	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Is a Goldendoodle taller than an Irish Setter?	13-24 inches (33-61 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?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Goldendoodle and Irish Setter?	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Goldendoodle or Irish Setter smarter? Which is best? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter intelligence:	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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter trainability comparison. What's the difference between Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs are very 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	High: Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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 Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter? Which can be better for hunting?	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Goldendoodle 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Goldendoodle 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.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle 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
Biting Potential Is a Goldendoodle more dangerous than an Irish Setter?	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter mouthiness comparison:	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Goldendoodle and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Goldendoodle and Irish Setter?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter energy level comparison:	Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Does the Goldendoodle breed eat more than the Irish Setter breed?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter coat comparison:	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Fine
Colors What are the original Goldendoodle and Irish Setter color? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter color comparison:	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow	Red Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Do Goldendoodle dogs shed more than Irish Setter dogs?	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	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.
Hypoallergenic Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Goldendoodle or Irish Setter?	Goldendoodle dogs are 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 Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Can a Goldendoodle and an Irish Setter be friends? Do Goldendoodle dogs get along with Irish Setter dogs?	Goldendoodle 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: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Yes Goldendoodle 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?	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed 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?	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Goldendoodle or Irish Setter? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter?	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Goldendoodle and Irish Setter have? Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Goldendoodle vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	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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