Irish Setter vs Shiba Inu
Compare Irish Setters to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Ireland
Japan
Origin Year
1780 AD
-300 BC
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-16 Years
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Irish Setter
Shiba Inu
