English Cocker Spaniel vs Irish Setter
Compare English Cocker Spaniels to Irish Setters. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-15 Years
Height
14-17 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
26-35 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1860 AD
1780 AD
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-15 Years
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Setter
