Irish Wolfhound vs Saint Dane
Compare Irish Wolfhounds to Saint Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
28-35 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Origin Country
Unspecified
Unspecified
Origin Year
-700 BC
Unspecified
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High to Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium to High
High to Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Saint Dane
