Gordon Setter vs Irish Setter
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Gordon Setter
VS
Irish Setter
Side-by-Side Comparison
Gordon Setter
VS
Irish Setter
Winner large
Size
large
45--80 lbs
Weight
60--70 lbs
12--13 yrs
Lifespan
12--15 yrs
Better
6/10
Health Risk Score
5/10
Better
$30--$58
Monthly Insurance
$28--$55
Better
$850
Annual Claims
$800
Better
high
Exercise Needs
high
moderate
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
moderate
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
No
Overall Verdict
Irish Setter edges ahead with 4 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
large
large
Weight
45--80 lbs
60--70 lbs
Lifespan
12--13 yrs
12--15 yrs
Health Risk Score
6/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$30--$58
$28--$55
Annual Claims
$850
$800
Exercise Needs
high
high
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
moderate
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No
Verdict
Irish Setter wins with 4 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Irish Setter — Irish Setter has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Irish Setter — Irish Setter has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Irish Setter — Irish Setter tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Gordon Setter
large · Sporting
- Monthly Insurance
- $30–$58
- Health Risk
- 6/10
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $850
Irish Setter
large · Sporting
- Monthly Insurance
- $28–$55
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $800
