Bullmastiff vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Irish Wolfhounds.
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
6-8 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1860 AD
-700 BC
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium to High
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
6-8 Years
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bullmastiff
Irish Wolfhound
