Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound

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

Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
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General Details
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
6-8 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
Unspecified
Origin Year
-1400 BC
-700 BC
Temperament
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
6-8 Years
Health Concerns
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patent ductus arteriosus
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Persistent right aortic arch
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue and White
Blue Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Fawn
Harlequin
Mantle
Mantle Merle
Merle
Silver
White
Black
Blue
Brindle
Cream
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red and Brindle
Silver
Wheaten
White
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