Chihuahua vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Chihuahua to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Irish Wolfhounds.
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
6-8 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Mexico
Unspecified
Origin Year
1850 AD
-700 BC
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
6-8 Years
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Chihuahua
Irish Wolfhound
