Irish Setter vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Irish Setters to Old English Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-11 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1800 AD
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-11 Years
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Irish Setter
Old English Sheepdog
