Irish Wolfhound vs Mastiff
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Mastiffs.
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
-700 BC
-700 BC
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
High
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Mastiff
