Golden Retriever vs Irish Setter
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Irish Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Irish Setters.
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
25-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1865 AD
1780 AD
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
