Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Irish Wolfhounds.
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| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Irish Wolfhound |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 6-8 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 32-35 in. |
| Weight | 70-120 lb | 90-180 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | Not Specified |
| Origin Year | 1892 AD | 700 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 20°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 35 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium-High |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Irish Wolfhound |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Very Low |
| Chasing | Below Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Irish Wolfhound |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 6-8 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | No | Yes |
| Drug Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Liver Shunt | No | Yes |
| Osteochondrosis Dissecans | No | Yes |
| Osteosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Panosteitis | Yes | No |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Irish Wolfhound |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Rust | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Rust, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Tan, & White | Yes | No |
| Rust & White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Gray & Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red & Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red Wheaten | No | Yes |
| Silver | No | Yes |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |
| Wheaten & Brindle | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
