Brittany vs Irish Setter
Compare the Brittany to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Irish Setters.
Brittany
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
11-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Brittany
Irish Setter
Origin Country
France
Ireland
Origin Year
1907 AD
1780 AD
Brittany
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brittany
Irish Setter
Brittany
Irish Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brittany
Irish Setter
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Brittany
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium
Brittany
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Brittany
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Brittany
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brittany
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
11-15 Years
Brittany
Irish Setter
Brittany
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Brittany
Irish Setter
