Golden Retriever vs Irish Red And White Setter

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

Golden Retriever vs Irish Red And White Setter
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
22½-26 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1865 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
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
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above 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
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
Red and White
Red and White
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