Irish Wolfhound vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Dutch Shepherds.
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Unspecified
Belgium
Origin Year
-700 BC
1898 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Irish Wolfhound
Dutch Shepherd
