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Name	Irish Red and White Setter	Komondor	Lowchen
Origins	Ireland	Hungary	Spain Germany France Netherlands
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	IRWS Irish RW Setter	Hungarian Komondor Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Large	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Komondor? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen weight comparison:	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$5000-$8000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen trainability comparison.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Komondor dogs are easy to train. See more.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? 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.	Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted	Independent Affectionate Gentle Steady Fearless Calm	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar
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.	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen?	High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Lowchen 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 Komondor vs Lowchen social needs comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Lowchen 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Lowchen 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.	Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen playfulness comparison:	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen?	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. 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 Komondor or Lowchen?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen 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: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Lowchen 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 Komondor or Lowchen?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Lowchen 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 Komondor vs Lowchen Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Red and White Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Komondor bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.
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 Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen mouthiness comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen?	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 Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
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 Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Red and White Setter, Komondor and Lowchen 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 Komondor: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen?	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 Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen energy level comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen coat comparison:	Silky	Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh
Colors What are the original Irish Red and White Setter, Komondor and Lowchen color?	Red White	White Ivory	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or {name3 shedding:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Komondor dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes 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 Komondor vs Lowchen?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low 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 Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen 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.	Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Lowchen 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 Komondor or Lowchen?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Komondor or Lowchen?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen?	Yes Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lowchen 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 Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Lowchen 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.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen 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 Komondor or Lowchen? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Komondor vs Lowchen?	Yes Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes 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 Komondor vs Lowchen 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 Komondor and Lowchen have?	6-12 puppies	3-10 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Komondor vs Lowchen 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 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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