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They are different breeds of dogs. Irish Setters are always a mahogany red. Golden Retrievers are traditionally a golden color, but can also vary to a dark red. Retrievers were built for water. They have webbed feet and a waterproof undercoat. Setters tend to have straighter hair. Goldens often have wavy hair.

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First of all golden retrievers are a little bigger(golden 65 to 80lb and lab 65 to 75lb)and longer but labradors are taller and more muscular.Golden retrievers have more fur then labradors.
Golden retrievers have longer hair then labs and are always golden to a light brown colored. Labs have short hair and can be black, yellow chocolate, and silver colored. Labs were bred in Newfoundland. While Goldens were bred in Scotland.
They're pretty similar except Goldies have longer fur, and only come in shades of gold and red. Labs can be yellow, nearly white, black, or chocolate.
A golden retriever has very long hair, and Labradors don't. Golden Retrievers also shed, whilst Labradors don't. Golden Retrievers also do not vary in color as dramatically as Labradors do. Goldens are always gold, but may be different shades of gold, such as a dark golden or a light golden. Some Goldens may look White, but there fur is just a very light shade of gold. Labs can be chocolate (brown), black, and yellow. (they're is no such thing as a golden lab, they are yellow) Goldens are also more known as a show breed

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  • Maintenance: Both the Golden Retriever and Irish Setter will require moderate maintenance. Their grooming needs are somewhat demanding and they fit well for owners who are willing to spend some time and money on upkeep.
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Main difference? A golden retriever is long haired and a labrador is short haired, so other than daily brushing a lab doesn't really ever need to be taken in anywhere for grooming whereas a retriever has to be kept up a little more.

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The coat color. Originally, the Irish Setter was red and white or mostly red but still had white coloring. Then, in around 1880, breeders began to breed to achieve a completely red dog and almost did away with any white markings. In the early 1900's, Noble Huston began to breed and bring back the white and red coat.

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they are 2 very different breeds. an irish setter was bred in Ireland to help hunt birds, they have a silky red coat. They love kids and are very smart, but can be hyperactive if they dont get enough exercise. The golden retreiver was bred in england to retreive ducks. they have a soft golden coat. They are usually calm as adults. goldens are good for families with kids, but they need a lot of exercise. irish setters will do good with older, active kids who will give them lots of exercise. neither should live in an apartment.

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