Rottweiler tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Irish Red and White Setter has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

Affectionate
Energetic
Playful
Devoted
Loyal
Reliable

Choose a Rottweiler if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Irish Red and White Setters are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

Ireland

mastiff, german shepherd, roman drover dog

setter

ancient times

1800s

Working (AKC:1931)
Guardian Dog (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:2009)
Gun dog breeds (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black

Red
White

Rottweilers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Irish Red and White Setters have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Rottweiler can have a litter of 8-11 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Irish Red and White Setter can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Rottweilers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Irish Red and White Setters are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma

Hip Dysplasia
Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency

Entropion
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism

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Hip
Elbow
Blood
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hips
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Rottweilers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Irish Red and White Setters thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Rottweiler has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Irish Red and White Setter has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rottweilers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Irish Red and White Setters need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Rottweilers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Irish Red and White Setters are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rottweiler drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Irish Red and White Setter minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Rottweilers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Irish Red and White Setters bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Rottweiler dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Irish Red and White Setter dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Rottweilers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Irish Red and White Setters are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rottweiler, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Red and White Setter, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rottweilers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Irish Red and White Setters usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Rottweiler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Irish Red and White Setter requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Rottweiler should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Irish Red and White Setter should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-135 pound (39 - 61 kg) Rottweiler feed 3.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Irish Red and White Setter feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Rottweiler is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Red and White Setter is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Rottweiler is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Red and White Setter is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Rottweiler is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Irish Red and White Setter has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Rottweilers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Irish Red and White Setters can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Irish Red and White Setters make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

Irish Red and White Setters are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Irish Red and White Setters are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Rottweilers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Irish Red and White Setters are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.