Boxer has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Irish Setter has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Affectionate
Energetic
Lively
Intelligent
Companionable
Independent
Playful

Choose a Boxer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Irish Setters are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

Ireland

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

setter, pointer, spaniel

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

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

1800s

1700s

Working (AKC:1904)
Guardian (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1878)
Gundog (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Red

Boxers have short coats.

Irish Setters have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Boxer can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Irish Setter can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Boxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Irish Setters are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

Gastric Torsion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Gastric Torsion
Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Cataracts
Megaesophagus
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Dna Test For Vwd
Dna For Pra
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Boxers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Irish Setters need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Boxer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Irish Setters are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Boxer dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Irish Setter dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

Walk, Run, Jog, Training, Grooming, Eating out, Wubba, Fetch, Hike, Running, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Digging, Eating Snacks, Jumping, Jumping around, Walks, He liked to run, Back rubs, Fast walking, Playing, Hiking, Playing catch, Cuddling, Chase, Tug-of-war, Chew, Nap, Go to Park

Playing Ball, Hiking, Car Travel, Taking Naps

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxer, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Setter, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Irish Setters require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Boxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Irish Setter should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Boxer feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-71 pound (27 - 32 kg) Irish Setter feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Boxer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Setter is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boxer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Setter is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Boxers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Irish Setter is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Boxer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Irish Setter is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Boxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Irish Setters make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boxers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Irish Setters are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Boxers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Irish Setters are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boxers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Irish Setters are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Irish Setters are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boxers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Irish Setter is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.