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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Comparison - Dog breed selector: Irish Red Setter or Bog Dog or IRWS? Find the right dog for you

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Name Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Irish Red and White Setter
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter breeds.
Irish Red Setter
Red Setter
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
IRWS
Irish RW Setter
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg) 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) 50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg) 62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) 20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $800-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?
Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is easiest to train?
Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most alert?
Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most protective?
Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Companionable
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Playful
Energetic
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter?
High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:
Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most playful?
The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most flexible?
Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?
Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which uses mouth most during play?
Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Red and White Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has fewer health issues?
The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Irish Red and White Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Canine Leukocyte
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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most active?
Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter?
Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which needs most food?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. What colors are available?
Red
Mahogany
Brown Red
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which drools least?
The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine Dense
Curly
Tight
Silky
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Red and White Setter? Irish Setter or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Irish Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Good With Comparison

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

Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has most military use?

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 Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has most puppies?
7-10 puppies 4-12 puppies 6-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Irish Setter vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Irish Red and White Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. How are they classified internationally?
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 Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has most recognition?
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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