Irish Wolfhound vs Pug
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Pugs.
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
-700 BC
-206 BC
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Pug
