Irish Wolfhound vs Sheltie
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Shelties.
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1909 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Irish Wolfhound
Sheltie
