Dalmatian vs Irish Setter
Compare the Dalmatian to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Irish Setters.
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
11-15 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Origin Country
Croatia
Ireland
Origin Year
1600 AD
1780 AD
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
11-15 Years
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Dalmatian
Irish Setter
