Irish Red And White Setter vs English Shepherd

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

Irish Red And White Setter vs English Shepherd
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
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General Details
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
22½-26 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
50-70 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Irish Red And White Setter
English Shepherd
Breed Colors
Red and White
Red and White
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