Irish Setter vs Pointer
Compare Irish Setters to Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Pointer
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1650 AD
Irish Setter
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Pointer
Irish Setter
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Pointer
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Setter
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Irish Setter
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Setter
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Setter
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Pointer
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Setter
Pointer
Irish Setter
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Irish Setter
Pointer
