Irish Wolfhound vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1800 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Welsh Sheepdog
