Irish Wolfhound vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Italian Greyhounds.

Irish Wolfhound vs Italian Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
Turkey
Origin Year
-700 BC
-1000 BC
Temperament
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Grooming Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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