Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Irish Wolfhounds.
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
6-8 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1500 AD
-700 BC
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Medium to High
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
6-8 Years
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Bearded Collie
Irish Wolfhound
