Irish Wolfhound vs American Alsatian
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the American Alsatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and American Alsatians.
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Origin Country
Unspecified
United States
Origin Year
-700 BC
1988 AD
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Irish Wolfhound
American Alsatian
