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Name	Irish Red and White Setter	English Setter	Irish Setter
Origins	Ireland	England	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	IRWS Irish RW Setter	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or English Setter? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter weight comparison:	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 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 (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 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?	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$400-$600	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter trainability comparison.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	English Setter 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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Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Setter 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.
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Social Needs Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Setter dogs are a social breed. 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	English Setter 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	English Setter 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

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.	The English Setter 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: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	English Setter dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Red and White Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter 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 Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter mouthiness comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Setter dogs have a higher 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.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	The Irish Red and White Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The English Setter 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	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?	Average The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The English Setter 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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Life Expectancy Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Red and White Setter, English Setter and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 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: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Red and White Setter 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 English Setter 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.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter energy level comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter coat comparison:	Silky	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Irish Red and White Setter, English Setter and Irish Setter color?	Red White	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton	Red Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or {name3 shedding:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average 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?	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.	English Setter 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 Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	Yes Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Setter 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 Irish Red and White Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter 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?	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter 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.	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: Irish Red and White Setter or English Setter or Irish Setter? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	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.	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.	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: Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter?	Yes Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Setter breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Red and White Setter and English Setter and Irish Setter have?	6-12 puppies	4-6 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Irish Red and White Setter vs English Setter vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	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?	No data available	Unknown	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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