Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Irish Wolfhounds.
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Unspecified
Origin Year
-200 BC
-700 BC
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
