Dachshund vs Irish Setter
Compare the Dachshund to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Irish Setters.
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1400 AD
1780 AD
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-15 Years
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Irish Setter
