German Shepherd vs Irish Wolfhound

Compare the German Shepherd to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shepherds and Irish Wolfhounds.

German Shepherd vs Irish Wolfhound
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
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General Details
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
6-8 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1899 AD
-700 BC
Temperament
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
6-8 Years
Health Concerns
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Lens luxation
Panosteitis
Megaesophagus
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Degenerative myelopathy
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Heart problems
Blindness
Diabetes
Wobbler Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Pannus
Digestive problems
Lupus
Vitiligo
Paralysis
Perianal fistula
Chronic diarrhea
Nail bed disease
Myasthenia gravis
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shepherd
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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