Boxer vs Irish Wolfhound

Compare the Boxer to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Irish Wolfhounds.

Boxer vs Irish Wolfhound
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
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General Details
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1894 AD
-700 BC
Temperament
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Health Concerns
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Boxer
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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