Irish Setter vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Irish Setters to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
11-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1700 AD
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium
None
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
14-15 Years
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Irish Setter
Miniature Poodle
