Which is Better between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter? A Very Detailed Review.

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Boxerdoodle Versus Irish Setter: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxerdoodle and for the Irish Setter. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxerdoodle or the Irish Setter

Boxerdoodle versus Irish Setter: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Irish Setter is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Irish Setter belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Boxerdoodle versus Irish Setter: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Irish Setter based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Boxerdoodle Irish Setter
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 11 to 15 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the sho
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 60 to 70 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $1200 – $2200
Average Price No Data $1680
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxerdoodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Irish Setter. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Irish Setter is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Boxerdoodle is a better pet than the Irish Setter. So, you should get the Boxerdoodle!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter

    Below is a list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are most different:

  • Boxerdoodles are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Irish Setters are prone to nip and chew at things.

    • The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter

    The Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are most similar:

  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Boxerdoodle versus Irish Setter

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter.

    Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Irish Setters weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Irish Setters are 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Irish Setters do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Irish Setter

    Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Irish Setters do not like to be left alone.

    Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Irish Setters?

    Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Irish Setters shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Irish Setter

    Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Irish Setters do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Irish Setters?

    Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Irish Setters are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

    Irish Setters are OK for new dog owners.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Irish Setters Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Irish Setters can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Irish Setters Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Irish Setters can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Irish Setters?

    Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Irish Setters get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Irish Setters are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Irish Setters have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Irish Setters?

    Boxerdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Irish Setters are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Irish Setters get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Irish Setter?

    Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

    Irish Setters are very easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Irish Setter

    Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Irish Setters have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Boxerdoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Irish Setter that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Irish Setter:

  • Curly-Coated Retriever (82 percent match with Irish Setter). Here is our comparison of the Boxerdoodle vs Curly-Coated Retriever.
  • English Setter (83 percent match with Irish Setter). Here is our comparison of the Boxerdoodle vs English Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Setter

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Boxerdoodle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Boxerdoodle:

  • Aussiedoodle (80 percent match with Boxerdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Irish Setter vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Lancashire Heeler (79 percent match with Boxerdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Irish Setter vs Lancashire Heeler.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Boxerdoodle and how the Irish Setter compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Boxerdoodle and of the Irish Setter to other breeds:

    Boxerdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Boxerdoodle versus Papillon     Boxerdoodle versus Welsh Terrier     Boxerdoodle versus Saint Berdoodle     Boxerdoodle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Boxerdoodle versus Clumber Spaniel     Boxerdoodle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard     Boxerdoodle versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Boxerdoodle versus Canaan Dog     Boxerdoodle versus Brussels Griffon     

    Irish Setter Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Irish Setter versus Whippet     Irish Setter versus Stabyhoun     Irish Setter versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Irish Setter versus Pekingese     Irish Setter versus Samoyed     Irish Setter versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Irish Setter versus Skye Terrier     Irish Setter versus Affenpinscher     Irish Setter versus Chihuahua     Irish Setter versus Shiranian     

    Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Irish Setter. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxerdoodle and the Irish Setter better suits you and your family.