Irish Setter vs Munsterlander
Compare Irish Setters to Munsterlanders. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
13-14 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
20-22 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Origin Country
Ireland
Germany
Origin Year
1780 AD
1900 AD
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
13-14 Years
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Irish Setter
Munsterlander
