Breed comparison
Irish Setter vs Vizsla
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Irish Setter
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs4
5Openness to strangers4
5Playfulness5
5Energy level5
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability5
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, playfulness, energy level, watchdog / protective, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Irish Setter if you have other dogs. Pick the Vizsla if you want a dog that is easier to train, you live in a smaller home or move often.
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.