Irish Wolfhound vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Italy
Origin Year
-700 BC
1400 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Irish Wolfhound
Maremma Sheepdog
