Cocker Spaniel vs Irish Setter
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Irish Setters.
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Origin Country
Suriname
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1780 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
