How tall is a Irish Red and White Setter?

An adult Irish Red and White Setter stands about 25 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Irish Red and White Setter considered a large dog?

Yes — at 25" / 51 lb, the Irish Red and White Setter falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #62 tallest.

How does a Irish Red and White Setter compare to a person?

At 25" tall, a Irish Red and White Setter stands about 39% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Irish Red and White Setter Size Compared to a Person

A Irish Red and White Setter stands 25″ at the shoulder and weighs about 51 lb — that puts it at 39% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #62 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Irish Red and White Setter next to a person at scale — 25-inch shoulder height, 51 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Irish Red and White Setter at 25″ / 51 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Irish Red and White Setter compares

	Irish Red and White Setter	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	25″	64″	-39″
Weight	51 lb	135 lb	-84 lb

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About the Irish Red and White Setter

The Irish Red and White Setter is a beautiful and athletic gundog that predates its more famous cousin, the solid-red Irish Setter. Originating in Ireland, this breed features a stunning white coat with deep red patches, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. The IRWS was developed as a versatile field dog, excelling at pointing and retrieving game birds across the Irish countryside.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Irish Red and White Setter.

Alaskan Malamute — 25″ / 85 lb (same height)
American English Coonhound — 25″ / 55 lb (same height)
Belgian Malinois — 25″ / 70 lb (same height)
Belgian Shepherd — 25″ / 65 lb (same height)
Belgian Tervuren — 25″ / 65 lb (same height)
Bluetick Coonhound — 25″ / 68 lb (same height)
Briard — 25″ / 78 lb (same height)
Bullmasador — 25″ / 100 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Irish Red and White Setter?: An adult Irish Red and White Setter stands about 25 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Irish Red and White Setter considered a large dog?: Yes — at 25" / 51 lb, the Irish Red and White Setter falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #62 tallest.
How does a Irish Red and White Setter compare to a person?: At 25" tall, a Irish Red and White Setter stands about 39% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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