Weimaraner vs Irish Setter

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Weimaraner Large · Sporting

Irish Setter Large · Sporting

Weight

55–90 lbs

60–70 lbs

Height

23–27 in

25–27 in

Lifespan

10–13 yrs

12–15 yrs

Origin

Germany

Ireland

Trait Comparison

5/5

Energy Level

5/5

1/5

Grooming Needs

3/5

4/5

Good with Kids

5/5

3/5

Good with Dogs

5/5

5/5

Intelligence

4/5

4/5

Trainability

4/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

3/5

Barking

2/5

Weimaraner — Irish Setter (highlighted = better for that trait)

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