Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Comparison – Which dog is better Pastore Svizzero Bianco or Irish Red Setter?

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Name	Berger Blanc Suisse	Irish Setter
Origins	Switzerland	Ireland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. What other names are these breeds known by?	Pastore Svizzero Bianco Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund White Swiss Shepherd Dog	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter? Is a Berger Blanc Suisse taller than an Irish Setter?	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter. Which breed costs more?	$2500-$3000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter?	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare training requirements.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare alertness levels.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare territorial behaviors.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Intelligent Patient Gentle Strong Easygoing	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter?	High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare play drive and energy.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare adaptability levels.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter. Which breed is healthier?	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter?	Frequent The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare activity levels.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter? Compare breed colors.	White	Red Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare drooling amounts.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter? Compare fur types.	Dense Straight	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter? Do Berger Blanc Suisse dogs shed more than Irish Setter dogs?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare kid-friendliness.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Irish Setter? Can a Berger Blanc Suisse and an Irish Setter be friends? Do Berger Blanc Suisse dogs get along with Irish Setter dogs?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter?	Yes Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Berger Blanc Suisse or an Irish Setter? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Berger Blanc Suisse and Irish Setter. Which is more widely recognized?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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