Irish Setter vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Irish Setter wins 4–1
Irish Setter Large · Sporting
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Large · Sporting
Weight
60–70 lbs
55–80 lbs
Height
25–27 in
21–26 in
Lifespan
12–15 yrs
10–13 yrs
Origin
Ireland
United States

Trait Comparison

5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
5/5
Good with Kids
4/5
5/5
Good with Dogs
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking
3/5
Irish Setter — Chesapeake Bay Retriever (highlighted = better for that trait)

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