Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Irish Red Setter or Deutsche Spitze? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Labrador Retriever and Irish Setter. Which is better: Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian?
Name | Labrador Retriever | Irish Setter | Pomeranian |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian breeds. |
Lab Labrador |
Irish Red Setter Red Setter |
Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg) | 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$2000 | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. | Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is easiest to train? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. | Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most alert? | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. | Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most protective? | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. | Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable |
Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian? | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian social needs comparison: | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most playful? | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. | Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most flexible? | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which uses mouth most during play? | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian bite force: Weak. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has fewer health issues? | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Pomeranian 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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian health problems comparison: |
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 Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte |
Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most active? | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs. | Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises. | Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep. | Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. What colors are available? |
Black Yellow Chocolate | Red Mahogany |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which drools least? | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has least natural smell? | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short | Fine | Fluffy |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. 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. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding: | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. | Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best with kids? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? Which dog is more friendly? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Irish Setter or Pomeranian? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian? |
Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Pomeranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | 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 Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. 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. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Which has most puppies? | 5-10 puppies | 7-10 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Labrador Retriever vs Irish Setter vs Pomeranian Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, and Pomeranian. 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 |
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. 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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