Hovawart vs Lurcher
Compare the Hovawart to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Hovawarts and Lurchers.
Hovawart
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Hovawart
Lurcher
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1210 AD
1400 AD
Hovawart
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Hovawart
Lurcher
Hovawart
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Hovawart
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Hovawart
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Hovawart
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Hovawart
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Hovawart
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Hovawart
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Hovawart
Lurcher
Hovawart
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Hovawart
Lurcher
