Irish Wolfhound vs Weimaraner
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Weimaraners.
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
-700 BC
1800 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner
