Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Irish Setter Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Irish Setter versus Sloughi: Overview
- Irish Setter versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Irish Setter versus Sloughi
- Lifespan of Irish Setter versus Sloughi
- Temperament of the Irish Setter Versus the Sloughi
- The Popularity of Irish Setter versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Irish Setter versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Irish Setter versus Sloughi
- Do Irish Setters shed more than Sloughis?
- Which one drools more, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi?
- Does the Irish Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Do Irish Setters Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Irish Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Irish Setter vs. Sloughi
- Can Irish Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi?
- Are Irish Setters good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- How Kid-friendly are Irish Setters and Sloughis?
- Is the Irish Setter Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Setter
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Irish Setter versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Irish Setter Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Irish Setter and the Sloughi? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Irish Setter and the Sloughi 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 Irish Setter and the Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Irish Setter and the Sloughi 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 Irish Setter and for the Sloughi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Irish Setter or the Sloughi.
Irish Setter versus Sloughi: Overview
Both the Irish Setter and the Sloughi are similar in size. The Irish Setter and the Sloughi are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Irish Setter versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Irish Setter to the Sloughi 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Irish Setter and the Sloughi
| Factor | Irish Setter | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 11 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the sho | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 70 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1680 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1200 – $2200 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 90.9 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 74 | 189 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Irish Setter 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 Sloughi. 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 the Irish Setter is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sloughi is a better pet than the Irish Setter. So, you should get the Sloughi!
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 Irish Setter and the Sloughi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Irish Setter and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi
The Irish Setter and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Irish Setter and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Irish Setter versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Irish Setter and the Sloughi.
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.
On the other hand, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Irish Setter versus Sloughi
The lifespan of Irish Setters is between 11 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Irish Setters is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Sloughis is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Sloughis is 14.0 years.
Sloughis live longer than Irish Setters.
Temperament of the Irish Setter Versus the Sloughi
The Sloughi has a better temperament than the Irish Setter.
This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Irish Setter is 90.9 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 90.9 percent, the Irish Setter has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Irish Setter and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 154 Irish Setters and 3 Sloughis.
The Popularity of Irish Setter versus Popularity of Sloughi
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Irish Setter and the Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Irish Setter is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Irish Setter is 74 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Irish Setter
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Irish Setter Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
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| 2013 | 72 | no data |
| 2014 | 73 | no data |
| 2015 | 72 | no data |
| 2016 | 76 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 72 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 77 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 79 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 75 | 189.0 |
Health Problems of Irish Setter versus Health Problems of Sloughi
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Irish Setter and the Sloughi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Irish Setter.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Sloughi than for the Irish Setter.
3 health tests are recommended for Irish Setter while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Irish Setters and in Sloughis.
Irish Setter Health Problems
Irish Setters are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Irish Setter puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Irish Setter puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Irish Setter breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Irish Setters for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Irish Setters here.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Irish Setter versus Sloughi
Irish Setters do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Irish Setters shed more than Sloughis?
Irish Setters shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi
Irish Setters do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi?
Irish Setters are moderately easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Does the Irish Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
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.
Sloughis 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.
Do Irish Setters Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
Irish Setters are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Irish Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Irish Setters can very well tolerate cold weather.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Irish Setter vs. Sloughi
Irish Setters have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Irish Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Irish Setters can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi?
Irish Setters get along very well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Irish Setters good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Irish Setters are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Irish Setters and Sloughis?
Irish Setters get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Irish Setter Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Irish Setters are very easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Is the Irish Setter Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Irish Setters do not adapt well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Irish Setter or the Sloughi?
Irish Setters are OK for new dog owners.
Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Setter
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Irish Setter and how the Sloughi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Irish Setter and of the Sloughi to other breeds:
Irish Setter Versus Other Dog Breeds
Irish Setter versus Ibizan Hound Irish Setter versus Irish Water Spaniel Irish Setter versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Setter versus Italian Greyhound Irish Setter versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Irish Setter versus Great Dane Irish Setter versus Papipoo Irish Setter versus Welsh Terrier Irish Setter versus Shichon Irish Setter versus Pomsky Irish Setter versus Golden Retriever Irish Setter versus Belgian Sheepdog Irish Setter versus Boerboel Irish Setter versus Boerboel Irish Setter versus Pomeranian Irish Setter versus Shichon Irish Setter versus Cavapoo Irish Setter versus Akita Chow Irish Setter versus Karelian Bear Dog Irish Setter versus Chihuahua Irish Setter versus Irish Wolfhound Irish Setter versus Beaglier Irish Setter versus Redbone Coonhound Irish Setter versus Redbone Coonhound Irish Setter versus Coton de Tulear
Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sloughi versus Bearded Collie Sloughi versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Sloughi versus Barbet Sloughi versus Pyredoodle Sloughi versus Coton de Tulear Sloughi versus Lhasa Apso Sloughi versus Miniature Schnauzer Sloughi versus Lagotto Romagnolo Sloughi versus Gordon Setter Sloughi versus Maremma Sheepdog Sloughi versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Sloughi versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Sloughi versus German Shepherd Dog Sloughi versus Norfolk Terrier Sloughi versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Sloughi versus Cairn Terrier Sloughi versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Sloughi versus Schipperke Sloughi versus Weimaraner Sloughi versus Swedish Vallhund Sloughi versus Portuguese Pointer Sloughi versus Beagle Sloughi versus Skye Terrier Sloughi versus Canaan Dog Sloughi versus Canaan Dog
Conclusion: Irish Setter versus Sloughi. 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 Irish Setter and the Sloughi better suits you and your family.