Irish Red and White Setter vs Labrador Retriever

The biggest differences

• Playfulness: the Labrador Retriever scores 5 out of 5, the Irish Red and White Setter 3.
• Shedding: the Labrador Retriever scores 4 out of 5, the Irish Red and White Setter 2.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Irish Red and White Setter if you want less dog hair. Pick the Labrador Retriever if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.