Irish Wolfhound vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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

Irish Wolfhound vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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General Details
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
25-28 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
80-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Georgia
Origin Year
-700 BC
-500 BC
Temperament
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
None
Personality
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Aggression
None
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Hip dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Irish Wolfhound
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
White
White
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