Irish Water Spaniel vs Pointer
Compare the Irish Water Spaniel to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Water Spaniels and Pointers.
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1000 AD
1650 AD
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer
