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Name	Irish Setter	Labrador Retriever	Small Munsterlander
Origins	Ireland	England Canada	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	Lab Labrador	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander intelligence:	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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
Trainability Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander trainability comparison.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Small Munsterlander 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 Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander social needs comparison:	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.
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. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander playfulness comparison:	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever 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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander mouthiness comparison:	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems
Veterinarian Visits 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.	Average The Labrador Retriever 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
Life Expectancy Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever and Small Munsterlander breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	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.	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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander energy level comparison:	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever 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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Thick
Colors What are the original Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever and Small Munsterlander color?	Red Mahogany	Black Yellow Chocolate	White & Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	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 Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander?	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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 Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever 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 Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Setter or Labrador Retriever or Small Munsterlander? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander?	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Small Munsterlander 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.	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.
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 Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander 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 Setter and Labrador Retriever and Small Munsterlander have?	7-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Irish Setter vs Labrador Retriever vs Small Munsterlander Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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