Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Comparison – Which dog is better IRWS or Heidewachtel?

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Name	Irish Red and White Setter	Small Munsterlander
Origins	Ireland	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. What other names are these breeds known by?	IRWS Irish RW Setter	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander. Which breed is heavier?	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander? Is an Irish Red and White Setter taller than a Small Munsterlander?	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander?	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare training requirements.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Small Munsterlander 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: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare alertness levels.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare territorial behaviors.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander?	High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander social needs comparison:	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander?	The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander? 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.	Small Munsterlander 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare play drive and energy.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare adaptability levels.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander?	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.	Small Munsterlander 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 Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare climate tolerances.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander. Which breed is healthier?	The Irish Red and White Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander?	Average The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander? Compare breed colors.	Red White	White & Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare drooling amounts.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander? Compare fur types.	Silky	Dense Thick
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander? Do Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed more than Small Munsterlander dogs?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare kid-friendliness.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Red and White Setter or Small Munsterlander? Can an Irish Red and White Setter and a Small Munsterlander be friends? Do Irish Red and White Setter dogs get along with Small Munsterlander dogs?	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander?	Yes Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander 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.	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? 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: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Irish Red and White Setter or a Small Munsterlander? 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 Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. 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.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. Which has larger litters?	6-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. 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.

Irish Red and White Setter vs Small Munsterlander Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Irish Red and White Setter and Small Munsterlander. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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