Irish Wolfhound vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Pocket Beagles.
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-14 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1600 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-14 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Pocket Beagle
