Irish Setter vs Irish Doodle
Compare Irish Setters to Irish Doodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Origin Country
Ireland
United States
Origin Year
1780 AD
1980 AD
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Irish Setter
Irish Doodle
