Beagle vs Irish Setter
Compare the Beagle to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Irish Setters.
Beagle
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Irish Setter
Origin Country
Greece
Ireland
Origin Year
500 AD
1780 AD
Beagle
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Irish Setter
Beagle
Irish Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Irish Setter
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Beagle
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Beagle
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-15 Years
Beagle
Irish Setter
Beagle
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beagle
Irish Setter
