Comparison: English Setter and Irish Red and White Setter

English Setter and Irish Red and White Setter are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	English Setter	Irish Red and White Setter
FCI group	7. Pointing dogs	7. Pointing dogs
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Ireland
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	61–68 cm	57–66 cm
Weight	25–30 kg	–
Life span	11–13 years	–
Recognition features	Long silky coat, white with flecks (belton) Long ears and feathered tail Elegant and lean build	White base with solid red patches, flecking on face and legs Long silky feathering on ears, legs, chest and tail, with short coat on the body Domed skull without occipital protuberance, unlike the Irish Red Setter
Coat	Long, silky coat with feathering; belton.	Long silky fine feathering on the back of the legs, outer ear flap, flank extending onto chest and throat, and tail; short, flat, curl-free coat elsewhere. Base colour white with solid red patches; flecking permitted around the face and on the legs.
Purpose	An English gundog that crouches (´sets´) to mark game birds.	Primarily a gundog bred for the field, and also a companion and friend at home.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.