Gordon Setter vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Gordon Setter to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Gordon Setters and Irish Wolfhounds.
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
6-8 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1700 AD
-700 BC
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
6-8 Years
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Gordon Setter
Irish Wolfhound
