Greyhound vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Greyhound to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Irish Wolfhounds.
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-8 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Egypt
Unspecified
Origin Year
-4000 BC
-700 BC
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-8 Years
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
