Irish Red And White Setter vs Sheltie

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

Irish Red And White Setter vs Sheltie
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
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General Details
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22½-26 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
50-70 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1909 AD
Temperament
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
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
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Irish Red And White Setter
Sheltie
Breed Colors
Red and White
Red and White
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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