Great Pyrenees vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Irish Wolfhounds.
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Spain
Unspecified
Origin Year
-3000 BC
-700 BC
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium to High
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
