Irish Setter vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Compare Irish Setters to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Ireland
United States
Origin Year
1780 AD
1978 AD
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
13-15 Years
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Irish Setter
Miniature Australian Shepherd
