Irish Wolfhound vs Pyrenean Mastiff
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Pyrenean Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Pyrenean Mastiffs.
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-13 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
28-30 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
150-190 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Origin Country
Unspecified
Spain
Origin Year
-700 BC
1659 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-13 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Pyrenean Mastiff
