Doberman Pinscher vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Irish Wolfhounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1890 AD
-700 BC
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Wolfhound
