Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Lurchers.
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Origin Country
Unspecified
Ireland
Origin Year
-700 BC
1400 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Lurcher
