English Setter vs Irish Setter
Compare English Setters to Irish Setters. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Setter
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Irish Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1825 AD
1780 AD
English Setter
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Irish Setter
English Setter
Irish Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Irish Setter
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
English Setter
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
English Setter
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Setter
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Setter
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
English Setter
Irish Setter
English Setter
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
English Setter
Irish Setter
