Irish Setter vs Weimaraner
Compare Irish Setters to Weimaraners. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
25-27 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Ireland
Germany
Origin Year
1780 AD
1800 AD
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
11-13 Years
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
