Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Irish Red and White Setter	Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins	Ireland	Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	154	133
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Other Names	Irish RW Setter, IRWS	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$800-$1000	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat	Silky	Silky Soft Straight
Colors	Red White	Red White
Grooming	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Irish Red and White Setters shed moderately.	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Playful Devoted Loyal Reliable	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Irish Red and White Setters are easy to train.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Irish Red and White Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Irish Red and White Setters are a social breed.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Irish Red and White Setters are average watchdogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Irish Red and White Setters can't provide protection for their territory.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Irish Red and White Setters have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Irish Red and White Setters 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.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.
Apartment Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Irish Red and White Setters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Irish Red and White Setters 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are stranger friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Irish Red and White Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Irish Red and White Setters are generally with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Irish Red and White Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Welsh Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Health Issues	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 Welsh Springer Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Irish Red and White Setters are high energy dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Irish Red and White Setters need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Irish Red and White Setters don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Irish Red and White Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-12 puppies	6-8 puppies
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