Irish Setter vs Cavestie Comparison – Which dog is better Irish Red Setter or Cavestie?

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Name	Irish Setter	Cavestie
Origins	Ireland	England Scotland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Irish Setter and Cavestie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	No data available
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Irish Setter and a Cavestie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Irish Setter and a Cavestie. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Setter or Cavestie? Is an Irish Setter taller than a Cavestie?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Irish Setter and a Cavestie. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Setter or Cavestie?	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cavestie is quite easy to get.

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare training requirements.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cavestie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare alertness levels.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cavestie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Cavestie dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Setter vs Cavestie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Irish Setter and a Cavestie. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Active Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social Fearless Cheerful Quiet Nonaggressive Polite Graceful Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Irish Setter vs Cavestie?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Cavestie 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 Setter vs Cavestie?	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cavestie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Setter vs Cavestie social needs comparison:	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cavestie 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 Irish Setter vs Cavestie?	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Cavestie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Irish Setter vs Cavestie? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Cavestie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Cavestie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare play drive and energy.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Cavestie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Cavestie breed.
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Irish Setter vs Cavestie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare adaptability levels.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavestie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Irish Setter or Cavestie?	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavestie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavestie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Cavestie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavestie bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Cavestie: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare climate tolerances.	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.	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 Setter and a Cavestie. Which breed is healthier?	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavesties are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Irish Setter vs Cavestie?	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cavestie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Setter vs Cavestie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Setter vs Cavestie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Dry Eye Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Episodic Falling Syndrome Syringomyelia White Dog Shaker Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis Pulmonary Fibrosis

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare activity levels.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cavestie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Setter vs Cavestie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Setter or Cavestie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cavestie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Setter or Cavestie?	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cavestie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavestie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Irish Setter and Cavestie? Compare breed colors.	Red Mahogany	Tan White Tricolor Blenheim Ruby
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Cavestie requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavestie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare natural smell levels.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Cavestie has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Irish Setter and a Cavestie? Compare fur types.	Fine	Dense Feathered
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Setter or Cavestie? Do Irish Setter dogs shed more than Cavestie dogs?	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cavestie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Irish Setter vs Cavestie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavestie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cavestie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Setter or Cavestie? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Cavestie dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Setter or Cavestie?	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cavestie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Setter or Cavestie? Can an Irish Setter and a Cavestie be friends? Do Irish Setter dogs get along with Cavestie dogs?	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavestie dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Irish Setter vs Cavestie?	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavestie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavestie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavesties are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Setter vs Cavestie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? 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 Setter or a Cavestie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? 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 Setter or a Cavestie? 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 Setter or a Cavestie? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cavestie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Irish Setter or a Cavestie? 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 Setter and Cavestie. 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 Setter vs Cavestie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Irish Setter and Cavestie. Which has larger litters?	7-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Irish Setter and Cavestie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Irish Setter and Cavestie. 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 Setter vs Cavestie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Irish Setter and Cavestie. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Irish Setter and Cavestie. 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 Setter and Cavestie. Which is more widely recognized?	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	No data available

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