Border Terrier vs Irish Red And White Setter

Compare the Border Terrier to the Irish Red And White Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Irish Red And White Setters.

Border Terrier vs Irish Red And White Setter
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
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General Details
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
22½-26 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Origin Country
Unspecified
Ireland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Red and White
Red and White
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